QSEN Ferris State University NURS 320 Christine Perreault Jennifer Housel Rachal Trigger
What is QSEN? The purpose of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) is to address the challenge of preparing future nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care systems in which they work (Ohio University, 2013).
Who Created QSEN? QSEN originated from the professional organization of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) from a panel of experts in clinical medicine, medical education, and the medical and biological sciences (Ritter & Geiger, 2011).
Why Was QSEN Created? It was estimated that 98,000 deaths per year attributed to the quality and safety deficits reported in our health care industry (Ritter & Geiger, 2011).
How long has QSEN been around? In 2007, the IOM set core competencies for all medical disciplines. These core competencies were taken, revised, and formed specifically for nurses in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (Ritter & Geiger, 2011).
QSEN has Six Core Competencies Patient-Centered Care Teamwork and Collaboration Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Safety Informatics
Patient-Centered Care Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient s preferences, values, and needs (Cronenwett et al., 2007, p.123).
Patient-Centered Care (Net New Growth LLC, 2012)
Teamwork and Collaboration Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care (Cronenwett et al., 2007, p. 125).
Teamwork and Collaboration (Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, n.d.)
Evidenced-Based Practice Integrate best current evidence within clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care (Cronenwett et al., 2007, p. 126).
Evidenced-Based Practice (Ohio State University, 2013)
Quality Improvement Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems (Crowenwett et al., 2007, p. 127).
Quality Improvement (Langley, G.L., Nolan, K.M., Nolan, T.W., Norman C.L., & Provost, L.P, 2009)
Safety Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance (Cronenwett et al., 2007, p. 128).
Safety (Clinical Human Factors Group, 2013)
Informatics Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making (Cronenwett et al., 2007, p.129).
Informatics (Arizona State University, 2008)
Rachal s Individual Slide In my most recent area of practice, long-term care, QSEN standards definitely influenced my nursing practice. I worked with a population where many of the residents were affected by memory issues. This put safety at the top of my list. Providing patient-centered care was also a priority. I catered my nursing care to the needs of my residents. My goal was to provide safe quality care.
Christine s Individual Slide Working on a Medical Surgical/Stroke Unit, QSEN practice standards plays an imperative role in my nursing practice by integrating the specialty skills and knowledge needed to help patients get back to their baseline in health and mental status. I welcome and value patients and their family in the decision process of a care plan and providing that care in a respectful manner.
Jennifer s Individual Slide In my current practice area of labor and delivery, QSEN practice standards relate to my nursing practice by providing compassionate and coordinated care. I feel that patient-centered care should include basic human feelings of trust, respect, and kindness.
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