Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)
In my opinion, the trending themes in this course has been quality, advocacy. and education. All three of these components are instrumental in providing exceptional patient care and many reputable organizations support and promote these beliefs. NDNQI and TJC have remained in the forefront of the nursing profession's process improvement initiative, providing nurse specific goals and resources to advance standards within the profession.
Patient safety is at the forefront of The Joint Commission 2016 National Patient Goal. The organization has clearly outlined problems and solutions to common complications that occur in the many factions of the healthcare system. The Joint Commission's 2016 Patient Safety Goals address a 'plan of correction' …show more content…
More than 2,000 U.S. hospitals and 98% of Magnet recognized facilities participate in the NDNQI program to measure nursing quality, improve nurse satisfaction, strengthen the nursing work environment, assess staffing levels and improve reimbursement under current pay for performance policies ("Nursing Quality (NDNQI)," 2015). This professional organization not only uses nursing specific indicators, but 'hospital health indicators' that is meant to guide practice and improve the overall patient experience. My organization participates in the NDNQI program and participates in all initiatives (CAUTI reduction, patient fall reduction plan, etc.) and the Press Ganey patient surveys. There are many areas in which my organization needs improvement, and the NDNQI is helping us in reaching the standards held across the country. We have started to improve staff communication and participation, we have recently started peer interviews in which RN and care attendant staff participate in the interviews of new hires. Since we began to conduct peer interviews, RN staff has reported increased satisfaction. I have experience with both of these organizations and can attest to their importance within nursing and providing our patients with the quality care they
Patient safety is at the forefront of The Joint Commission 2016 National Patient Goal. The organization has clearly outlined problems and solutions to common complications that occur in the many factions of the healthcare system. The Joint Commission's 2016 Patient Safety Goals address a 'plan of correction' …show more content…
More than 2,000 U.S. hospitals and 98% of Magnet recognized facilities participate in the NDNQI program to measure nursing quality, improve nurse satisfaction, strengthen the nursing work environment, assess staffing levels and improve reimbursement under current pay for performance policies ("Nursing Quality (NDNQI)," 2015). This professional organization not only uses nursing specific indicators, but 'hospital health indicators' that is meant to guide practice and improve the overall patient experience. My organization participates in the NDNQI program and participates in all initiatives (CAUTI reduction, patient fall reduction plan, etc.) and the Press Ganey patient surveys. There are many areas in which my organization needs improvement, and the NDNQI is helping us in reaching the standards held across the country. We have started to improve staff communication and participation, we have recently started peer interviews in which RN and care attendant staff participate in the interviews of new hires. Since we began to conduct peer interviews, RN staff has reported increased satisfaction. I have experience with both of these organizations and can attest to their importance within nursing and providing our patients with the quality care they