Bookedited by Patricia Kelly Vana, Beth A. Vottero, Gerry Altmiller.
Summary: "The Third Edition of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses has been thoroughly updated for students in undergraduate Associate, Baccalaureate, Accelerated and BSN completion Nursing programs. There is a chapter focusing on each of the six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competency areas, with content on Nursing Leadership and Patient Care Management infused throughout the chapters. The Third Edition also includes new chapters on Systems Thinking, Implementation Science, and Population Health. It includes an Instructor's manual and Powerpoints"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Intro
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Why This Book?
Chapter Features
Highlights of the Text
Instructor Resources
References
Acknowledgments
Unit I: Role of the Nurse in Healthcare
Chapter 1: Patient Safety and Quality of Care as Measures of Nursing Competence
Introduction
Quality of Care and Patient Safety
Drivers for Quality and Safety
National Organizations Impacting Healthcare Improvement
Global Advances in Quality and Safety
The Patient Safety Movement to Improve Quality and Safety The Cost of Achieving Quality and Safety
Recognizing Healthcare Excellence
The Beginning of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
Integration of the Quality and Safety Education Competencies Into Nursing Education
Integration of the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes Into Nursing Curricula
Applying the Quality and Safety Education Competencies in Practice
Patient-Centered Care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Safety
Informatics
Nurses' Role in Quality and Safety as Direct Care Providers and Leaders Recognizing Nursing Excellence
The Role of Nurse Leaders in Ensuring Quality and Safety
Accreditation and Evaluation of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Competencies
End-Of-Chapter Resources
Key Concepts
Critical Discussion Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Review Activities
Exploring The Web
References
Chapter 2: Nurses as Leaders and Managers for Safe, High-Quality Patient Care
Introduction
Value of Enhancing Leadership Skills of Nurses at the Bedside
Apply Leadership and Management Theory to Transform Nursing Practice to Improve Care Roles and Education of Nurses Leading and Managing Quality Care
Motivating Nurses on the Frontline of Patient Care to Lead and Manage Quality Improvement
Organizational Structures in Hospital Healthcare Settings
Leadership and Management Influence an Organization's Culture
Events to Mark the Advancement of Nursing as a Profession
Professional Development and Education is a Life-Long Endeavor
Benefits of Membership in Nursing Organizations
Learning Systems and Innovation for Safe, High-Quality Patient Care
Leadership and Management Skills Transfer to Crisis Management Key Concepts
End-Of-Chapter Resources
Critical Discussion Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Review Activities
Exploring the Web
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3: Systems Thinking
Introduction
Define the Theoretical Principles of a System
Systems Theory in Other Fields
Define Systems Thinking
Looking at the Big Picture
Recognizing Patterns
Reflection
Willingness to Change
Applying Systems Thinking to Nursing Practice
Identify the Origins of Systems Thinking in Healthcare
Historical Development of Systems Thinking in Healhcare
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