Nursing Assistant Perceptions of Their Role in Quality Improvement Processes in Nursing Homes. Issue 3 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davila, Heather; Abrahamson, Kathleen; Mueller, Christine; Inui, Thomas S.; Black, Aaron G.; Arling, Greg
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing care quality. Volume 31:Issue 3(2016:Jul./Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: long-term care -- nursing assistants -- nursing homes -- quality improvement; Nursing -- Standards -- Periodicals; Nursing audit -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Nurse administrators -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3631

Abstract

Abstract : Nursing assistants provide the majority of direct resident care in nursing homes and are centrally involved in implementing quality improvement (QI), yet little is known about their experiences in QI. Interviews with nursing assistants found that respondents perceive themselves as having a unique and important role in QI. They described key outcomes of QI as positive gains in the daily lives of residents, improved work processes, and increased time between staff and residents. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.