QSEN Competencies
Provides holistic, compassionate care based on patient's needs and preferences.
What is Patient-Centered Care?
His 1972 book established guidelines for evidence-based practice.
Who is Archie Cochrane?
This pioneer of modern nursing is credited with laying the foundation for quality improvement.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
This organization accredits hospitals.
What is The Joint Commission (TJC)?
To provide high-quality care it is important to collaborate with other health care professionals.
What is Teamwork and Collaboration?
This five-letter acronym helps nurses to structure questions and guide evidence-based practice.
What is PICOT?
Four steps used to evaluate client care.
This organization accredits managed care organizations.
What is the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)?
What is Safety?
Name a credible source for evidence-based practice.
What is PubMed, Mayo Clinic, the Cochrane Library, NIH, WHO, ANA, CDC?
Name a barrier to Quality Improvement implementation.
What are resistance to change, inadequate data systems, resource constraints, lack of training, culture, regulatory or policy barriers?
This organization accredits home health agencies and pharmacies.
What is the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)?
Tracking outcomes to enhance quality of healthcare systems.
What is Quality Improvement?
What is scholarly inquiry?
This American Nurses Credentialing Center award recognizes organizational commitment to nursing excellence.
What is the Magnet Recognition Program?
This organization accredits rehabilitation facilities.
What is the Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)?