Creating a Standardized Process to Meet Core Measure Compliance. Issue 4 (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kwan, Sarah; Daniels, Melodie; Ryan, Lindsey; Fields, Willa
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing care quality. Volume 30:Issue 4(2015:Oct./Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: core measure -- core measure compliance -- hospital-based inpatient psychiatric services -- venous thromboembolism prophylaxis; Nursing -- Standards -- Periodicals; Nursing audit -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Nurse administrators -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3631

Abstract

Abstract : A standardized process to improve compliance with venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and hospital-based inpatient psychiatric services Core Measures was developed, implemented, and evaluated by a clinical nurse specialist team. The use of a 1-page tool with the requirements and supporting evidence, combined with concurrent data and feedback, ensured success of improving compliance. The initial robust process of education and concurrent and retrospective review follow-up allowed for this process to be successful. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.