NURS 610

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Quality Improvement and Safety

Nursing College of Nursing

Course Description

Utilization of tools and performance measures to provide quality healthcare and ensure quality improvement and safety of patient care.

When Taught

Winter

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Title

Nursing Knowledge

Learning Outcome

Discusses the history and nature of scientific inquiry as they relate to the development of knowledge in nursing and related fields.

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Evidence-based Practice

Learning Outcome

Applies the steps of evidence-based practice by making effective clinical decisions based on patient needs.

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Theory

Learning Outcome

Evaluates which theories should be used in certain circumstances based on a set of criteria.

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Leadership & Communication

Learning Outcome

Employs effective leadership and communication skills in implementing patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of the interprofessional team.

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Quality & Safety Strategies

Learning Outcome

Evaluates patient safety and quality improvement initiatives and develops strategies for improvement of patient care.