Issues in Advanced Practice: Quality Indicators for Critical Care
Linda Bell MSN, RN
Kirsten Pyle RN, CCRN
Teresa Wavra MSN, RN, CCRN

$3.95 		AACN Advanced Critical Care
September 2007 
Volume 18  Number 3
Pages 229 - 243
 
  PDF Version Available!

ABSTRACT
Question: Can you provide an overview of the national quality measures that relate to critical care?Answer: Keeping up with the national recommendations on quality and safety is an arduous process for the quality management leader, let alone the advanced practice nurse. As the nurse implements evidence-based practices into the clinical environment, it is difficult to determine which measures provide a meaningful account that our care is being delivered in a safe and effective manner. It is easier said than done to develop a measurement system that tracks our identified areas of opportunities and that also aligns with the national metrics driving America's healthcare today. The new and permanent national focus on quality and safety are growing with seemingly unattainable goals previously not thought possible.The measures listed in Tables 1 to 9 provide a reference of the most recent national measures that have been proven to affect high-volume, high-risk populations and can act as a

Purchase Now !

To purchase this item, follow the instructions below. If you’re not already logged in, be sure to enter your login information below to ensure that your item is saved to your File Drawer after you purchase it.

Not a member? Join now for Free!


Cost:$3.95
1) If you're not already logged in, enter your information below to save this item in your File Drawer for future viewing.

User name:


Password


Forgot your user name or password? 		2)  If you have a coupon or promotional code, enter it
here.(If not, just click Continue.


Digital Coupon: (optional)

3)  Click Continue to go to the next screen, where
you'll enter your payment details.




Featured Jobs



Benefits of Membership

FREE E-Newsletters
Sign up for our free enewsletters to stay up-to-date in your area of practice - or take a look at an archive of prior issues

CESaver
Join our CESaver program to earn up to 100 contact hours for only $34.95
Register Now

Lippincott's NursingCenter.com
Explore a world of online resources

Become a Member