Magnet hospitals have brought improved patient care, patient satisfaction along with nursing satisfaction to the forefront by using systems that foster evidence based practice (Saver, 2006). The use of evidence practice will only help further along the profession of nursing. Using EVP will help nurses provide improved patient care, better patient outcomes, improved nurse satisfaction and maintain credibility as a profession. Nursing has made great achievements in the last century that has lead to the recognition of nursing as an
The Electronic Medical Record, Dollars or Sense? Anne Wolfersberger Ball State University Abstract In recent history, it has become increasingly necessary, that facilities, especially inpatient acute care hospitals, implement an electronic medical record. Clinical information technology is recognized by champions of healthcare quality as a means to save lives, improve less than optimal care, and reduce costs (J Healthcare Finance 2004). There are several advantages to adopting the EMR, from reducing preventable adverse drug events to improving drug prescribing. On the patient side it has been shown that patient compliance with medication regimens as well as follow up appointments and preventative care greatly increase with the
More hospitals want to achieve the Magnet Recognition Status. This program recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice. Consumers rely on Magnet designation as the ultimate credential for high quality nursing. (ancc.org) Due to today’s advancements in technology and the complexity of diseases the demand for higher quality nurses is overwhelming. Critical thinking is the core of education and must be evaluated as an outcome when evaluating nursing education.
Magnet Status was first granted in 1982 by the American Academy of Nursing to 41 hospitals with high retention rates for nurses. The Magnet Recognition Program was established by the American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Credentialing Center in the early 1990’s (Goode, Blegen, Park, Vaughn & Spetz, 2011, p. 517). Preparation The subject of Magnet Status was selected in order to better understand the criteria for Magnet Status. One local hospital advertises they give better nursing care and uses their Magnet Status to support this. In the clinical setting, staff nurses at both local hospitals seem to be equally competent.
Influence of Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practice developed to facilitate a higher quality of care and the best patient outcomes. The nursing practice no longer relies on traditions of the past, or trial and error methods, but based on direct responses to the individual needs of the patient (Black, 2011). An evidence- based practice relies on using the best available research discoveries to guide the decision- making process to specific clinical situations. Applying an evidence-based practice for some nurses will be a challenge; it is a new way of thinking and practicing nursing. As the health care system struggles to provide access to care for all people in a cost-effective manner, calls for a much needed change.
The impact on Nursing of the 2010 IOM Report siatta krah Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V-0102 Monica Kidder June 01, 2013 The impact on Nursing of the 2010 IOM Report The profession of nursing is the fastest growing in the health care field in the United States. The practice of nursing is changing, nurses are practicing with more autonomy, and so is the education. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report discusses many aspect of nursing in their 2010 report. The focus of this paper is on three aspects: Transforming practice, Transforming education, and Transforming leadership. These three points are essential to the role of nursing in our Changing healthcare system.
Dashboard Analysis and Nursing Plan Linda Ndofor Walden University NURS 4005 Section 04, Topics in Clinical Nursing June, 21st, 2015 Dashboard Analysis and Nursing Plan Overview The most successful healthcare organizations are those that utilize information obtained from care providers and patients to develop solid structures to facilitate service delivery. Dashboard analysis makes it easier for administrators to make decisions based on facts rather than on assumptions. Dashboard analysis provides a base on which to look at various performance indicators in an organization to make long-term decisions (Clay, 2008). Dashboard analysis is crucial in healthcare settings since it helps to determine the areas that need improvement.
Alex Murdock (2007) NHS Direct: A gateway to health. Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to identify what type of changes take place in NHS. This changes is good, excellent or just at satisfactory level to provide health facilities to its people. NHS direct is the combination of advisory; with the latest computer based clinical assessment software (CAS) which is staffed by trained nurses (cunnigham et al; 2002).this is 24 hour service and its purpose is to ‘provide easier and faster information for people about health, illness and NHS so that they are better able to care for themselves and their families’ (department of health 1997).There are a lot of changes take place in NHS, for example structural and organizational changes.
The call to form the primary care workers, including advanced practice registered nurses, especially nurse practitioners. The call to build the primary care workforce, will increase as access to coverage, service settings, and services will increase under ACA. Nurses are good in assisting transition from hospital to home, preventing medication error and reducing rates of infection. In short the product of the report if followed, would rise the number of nurse practitioners and doctorate level nurses to deliver health care treatment for some patient who are looking for treatment and are unable to find a health care provider ready to take
The role of expert system in nursing care and medicine Nursing care and medicine rely on expert systems to augment their professional ability to carry out their day to day patient care. In today’s patient care environment, many nurses are already technology junkies. Cipriano, 2011, p.289. states that "Technology is the greatest tool available to transform and innovate the delivery of nursing care". Solutions exist today that can eliminate repetitive and mundane tasks, accomplish regulatory work, provide more efficient use of space, improve the environment of care, provide access to resources, and thereby improve safety and efficiency.