3.5a Quality Measures

Question 1

Discuss the core competencies for healthcare professional identified in quality and safety education for nurses initiative

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Question 2

Identify nursing intervention related to each core competencies

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Question 3

The Joint Commission requires that certain core measure be continually tracked in order to monitor quality. Discuss prevention of
FALL RATES

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Question 4

The Joint Commission requires that certain core measure be continually tracked in order to monitor quality. Discuss prevention of
MEDICATION ERROR RATES

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Question 5

The Joint Commission requires that certain core measure be continually tracked in order to monitor quality. Discuss prevention of
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION RATES

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Question 6

Compare/contrast quality improvement methods used in the care of patients with
VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

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Question 7

Compare/contrast quality improvement methods used in the care of patients with
CATHETER ASSOCIATED URINARY ASSOCIATED TRACT INFECTIONS

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Question 8

Compare/contrast quality improvement methods used in the care of patients with
SEPSIS

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