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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

CORE COMPETENCY 1: Gathers data for quality improvement Indicators: Demonstrates knowledge of method appropriate for the clinical problems identified Detects variation in the vital signs of the patient from day to day Reports necessary elements at the bedside to improve patient stay at hospital Solicits feedback from patient and significant others regarding care rendered CORE COMPETENCY 2: Participates in nursing audits and rounds Indicators: Contributes relevant information about patient condition as well as unit condition and patient current reactions Shares with the team current information regarding particular patients condition Encourages the patient to speak about what is relevant to his condition Documents and records all nursing care and actions Performs daily check of patient records/condition Completes patients records Actively contributes relevant information of patients during rounds thru readings and sharing with others CORE COMPETENCY 3: Identifies and reports variances Indicators: Documents observed variance regarding patient care and submits to appropriate group within 24 hours Identifies actual and potential variance to patient care Reports actual and potential variance to patient care Submits report to appropriate groups within 24 hours CORE COMPETENCY 4: Recommends solutions to identified problems Indicators: Gives appropriate suggestions on corrective and preventive measures Communicates and discusses with appropriate groups

Gives and objective and accurate reporton what was observed rather than an interpretation of the event.