Nurses focusing on quality of care indicators to share experiences

Nursing and healthcare professionals from around the globe will convene Wednesday through Friday at the 7th Annual American Nurses Association “Nursing Quality Conference.” The latest research relating to organizational performance and its effects on care will be a focal point that all providers can learn from for the coming era of bundled payments and team care. Findings gleaned from 1,900 hospitals in the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators Former will be featured. Registered nurse and country music star Naomi Judd will be a keynote speaker. Safe patient handling is the focus of one special breakout session on opening day. Up to 13.5 contact hours may be earned.

 Conference goals include:

  • Examining various, innovative models used to create and sustain a culture of safety
  • Evaluating effectiveness in integrating new technologies that support quality improvement
  • Analyzing methods for translating research and evidence into practice
  • Illustrating and analyzing strategies designed for patient engagement in quality

For more information on the conference, including registration details, click here.


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