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Introduction to Quality and Safety in Nursing

Submitter Information

Candace C. Cherrington , PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Wright State-Miami Valley College of Nursing & Health

160 University Hall
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton , OH 45435

candace.cherrington@wright.edu

Teaching Strategy

Competency Category(s)

• quality_improvement
• safety

Learner Level(s)

• Pre-licensure ADN/diploma
• Pre-licensure BSN
• RN to BSN
• New graduates/transition to practice
• Staff development

Learner Setting(s)

• Online or web-based modules
• Classroom

Strategy Type

• Audiovisual aids

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the indicators of quality of nursing care in the acute setting.
2. Discuss the importance of national patient safety goals.
3. Describe 4 communication tools for ensuring patient safety.

Strategy Overview

Powerpoint lecture presention intended for an introductory nursing course.

Submitted Materials

• intro_quality_and_safety_presentation.ppt (1518Kb)
• quality_and_safety_quiz_questions.doc (26Kb)

Evaluation Description

Student knowledge was evaluated on a quiz and the final exam using multiple choice and short anwser question.

Publication Date

Jun 29 2009