Evaluation of Quality in Health Care for DNPs, Third Edition - Paperback
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Now in its third edition, this award-winning text work is the only advanced practice nursing text to present effective, systematic, and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health care quality. Comprehensive in scope, it distills best practice information from numerous sources to facilitate utmost competency for APN and DNP graduates. The third edition keeps pace with the rapidly evolving healthcare market by presenting a more comprehensive range of evaluation strategies for analyzing quality, safety, and value in healthcare practice and programs. It provides a completely new chapter on evaluation of simulation programs to improve clinician competency and patient care technology.
An increased focus on the application of quality improvement is woven throughout, including the quality improvement-research continuum and an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork. New case studies, specific examples from a variety of QI projects, and content specifically geared to improve teamwork also add to the book's outstanding value. The text also delves into the theoretical basis of evaluation and its application as an integral part of contemporary practice. It includes evaluation models that enable nurses to address economic and financial viability, and guides readers through the translation of outcomes from evaluation into health care policy. Additionally, the text now includes PowerPoints for instructors.
New to the Third Edition:
- New chapter: Evaluation of Simulation to Support Ongoing Competency in the HC Workforce
- Additional case studies and specific examples from QI projects
- Increased focus on teamwork and collaboration
- Enhanced discussion of theoretical foundations of evaluation approaches
- New focus on program evaluation and dissemination of findings
- New PowerPoints available for Instructors!
Key Features:
- Addresses AACN competencies and scope of practice
- Helps students integrate best and evidence-based practices into care
- Provides guidance on practical methods and tools for Quality Improvement Project
- Presents evaluation models enabling nurses to address economic and financial viability
- Includes evaluations of organizations, systems, standards for practice, health care redesign, and the challenges of electronic medical records
Joanne V. Hickey, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCM, holds of the Patricia L. Starck/PARTNERS Professorship in Nursing and the Coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing. She received a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Boston College, an MSN from the University of Rhode Island, an MA in counseling from Rhode Island College, a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, and a post-master's certificate as a nurse practitioner from Duke University. Dr. Hickey is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. She is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and American Association of Neuroscience Nursing.
Giardino, Eileen: -Eileen R. Giardino, PhD, RN, APRN, NP-C, ANP-BC, Associate Professor at Rush University and retired from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Cizik School of Nursing. In addition to teaching at the bachelor, master, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) levels, she has held a number of administrative positions including Director of Undergraduate Programs and Track Director for the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner programs. Dr. Giardino received a baccalaureate degree in nursing from University of Pennsylvania, an MSN from Widener University, a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, and post-master's certificates as an adult nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner from LaSalle University. She is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International.
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