Quality Improvement in Nursing

Mapped to the 2018 NMC standards, this book explores the principles and theory behind quality improvement as well as the practical skills and tools students need to enable it in nursing practice.

As a student and newly registered nurse, you will need to work with others to lead, improve and sustain high quality care. This book will equip you with the skills and knowledge to do just that. From the principles and theory behind quality improvement to the practical skills and tools needed to enable it, the book develops your ability to engage in continuous quality improvement in different settings throughout your career.

Key features

·       Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards of Proficiency

·       Case studies illustrate the principles of quality improvement in real examples from practice

·       Walks you step by step through each aspect of a quality improvement project, from identifying a need to implementation and evaluation

·       Personal and professional development is discussed throughout, empowering you to engage in quality improvement from the very start of your career

Part 1: Establishing the context
Chapter 1: What is quality improvement and why is it important? - Gillian Janes and Catherine Delves-Yates
Chapter 2: Understanding the principles of quality improvement and your own contribution - Gillian Janes and Jill Foley
Part 2: Developing skills for quality improvement
Chapter 3: Leading change and working with others - Nickey Rooke and Mark Morson
Chapter 4: Identifying and justifying the need for service improvement - Gillian Janes and Catherine Delves-Yates
Chapter 5: Planning and implementing improvement - Catherine Delves-Yates and Claire Brockwell
Chapter 6: Evaluating and sustaining improvement - Michelle Croston and Daniel Heggie
Part 3: Moving forward
Chapter 7: Quality improvement: The next decade - Gillian Janes and Catherine Delves-Yates
Chapter 8: Quality improvement and you: The future - Gillian Janes and Catherine Delves-Yates