Presenter Classification
Graduate Student
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Publication Date
4-11-2024
Start Date
11-4-2024 2:10 PM
End Date
11-4-2024 2:50 PM
Keywords
nursing, competencies, competence
Abstract Type
Quality Improvement/Process Improvement Project
Abstract
Background: Nursing competencies are important for quality of care, patient safety, and identifying gaps in knowledge and skills. Patient harm has been linked to a lack of competency and insufficient policy and procedures.
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to achieve standardization of nursing competencies within nurse-led clinics.
Aims: The aims of this project were to validate select competency days and determine the satisfaction of the competency days by the participants. The second aim of this project was to develop an electronic tracking form. A third aim was to develop and present a policy and procedure for competency assessment for approval.
Methods: Two competency days were held in February of 2024. A Google form was created to aid in the tracking of competencies. Validation methods were return demonstration and post-tests. At the end of the check-offs, participants completed a 5-point Likert scale satisfaction survey.
Findings: Six nurses (n=6) participated in the competency days. Based on the satisfaction survey, all participants (n=6) found the competency day beneficial and promoted confidence in performing nursing skills.
Conclusion and nursing implications: All participants found the competency day beneficial. The competency policy and procedures are currently under development. Once developed, the policy, procedure, and tracking form will be reviewed by the director of quality compliance, clinical directors, and chief nursing officer for approval and implementation in all nurse-led clinics within the organization.
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Will the implementation of nurse competency days improve knowledge and satisfaction in nursing staff of a community health center?
Background: Nursing competencies are important for quality of care, patient safety, and identifying gaps in knowledge and skills. Patient harm has been linked to a lack of competency and insufficient policy and procedures.
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to achieve standardization of nursing competencies within nurse-led clinics.
Aims: The aims of this project were to validate select competency days and determine the satisfaction of the competency days by the participants. The second aim of this project was to develop an electronic tracking form. A third aim was to develop and present a policy and procedure for competency assessment for approval.
Methods: Two competency days were held in February of 2024. A Google form was created to aid in the tracking of competencies. Validation methods were return demonstration and post-tests. At the end of the check-offs, participants completed a 5-point Likert scale satisfaction survey.
Findings: Six nurses (n=6) participated in the competency days. Based on the satisfaction survey, all participants (n=6) found the competency day beneficial and promoted confidence in performing nursing skills.
Conclusion and nursing implications: All participants found the competency day beneficial. The competency policy and procedures are currently under development. Once developed, the policy, procedure, and tracking form will be reviewed by the director of quality compliance, clinical directors, and chief nursing officer for approval and implementation in all nurse-led clinics within the organization.