Expiration Date: December 31, 2008. No CE contact hours (CH) will be given after this date.

This module is designed to help staff nurses begin to pursue more knowledge about the outcomes movement. The historical foundation of quality improvement in healthcare, definitions of quality and models of quality are presented. The science of measuring nursing outcomes is reviewed including risk adjustment and risk stratification. Recent research related to evidence-based practice and patient safety is included. Specific outcome indicators and their importance to healthcare are discussed. Additional links to websitesare identified for use as a guide for additional references.

Objectives

At the end of this article, the nurse will be able to:

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