Quality improvement (QI) methods are a continuous process of tests to improve the quality of a service or product. The aim is to provide improvement in quality of care. This is a key aspect of healthcare services for both humans and animals.
QI initiatives do exist within veterinary medicine; however, their use is not as established in mainstream practice as in human medicine. Often the range of methods employed is limited compared to human healthcare settings.
"Quality Improvement (QI) is, "the combined and unceasing efforts of everyone...to make the changes that will lead to better patient outcomes (health), better system performance (care) and better professional development (learning)" (Batalden and Davidoff, 2007)
Quality Improvement in Nursing by
As a student and newly registered nurse, you will need to work with others to lead, improve and sustain high quality care. This book will equip you with the skills and knowledge to do just that. From the principles and theory behind quality improvement to the practical skills and tools needed to enable it, the book develops your ability to engage in continuous quality improvement in different settings throughout your career.Key features· Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards of Proficiency· Case studies illustrate the principles of quality improvement in real examples from practice· Walks you step by step through each aspect of a quality improvement project, from identifying a need to implementation and evaluation· Personal and professional development is discussed throughout, empowering you to engage in quality improvement from the very start of your career
Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing by
Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing offers insight into the role of the veterinary nurse in the 21st century. It provides useful information that facilitates a deeper understanding of the underlying theory that supports clinical nursing practice. Exploring concepts that underpin the delivery of professional veterinary nursing, the book covers core issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a veterinary nurse. The role of the registered veterinary nurse The registered veterinary nurse's responsibility to the patient Evidence-based veterinary nursing Veterinary nurse trainer and educator resources A timely publication due to the increased recognition and expectations of the role of the veterinary nursing profession, Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing is ideal for veterinary student nurses and qualified veterinary nurses, enabling them to contribute to the development of the professional identity.
ABC of Quality Improvement in Healthcare by
Quality improvement (QI) is embedded in the fabric of successful healthcare organisations across the world, with healthcare professionals increasingly expected to develop and lead improvement as a core part of their clinical responsibilities. As a result, QI is rapidly becoming a feature of the education and training programmes of all healthcare professionals. Written and edited by some of the leading clinicians and managers in the field, ABC of Quality Improvement is designed for clinicians new to the discipline, as well as experienced leaders of change and improvement. Providing comprehensive coverage and clear, succinct descriptions of the major tools, techniques and approaches, this new addition to the ABC series demystifies quality improvement and develops a broader understanding of what constitutes quality in healthcare. With practical examples of improvement interventions and the common pitfalls that can befall them, this book will support and enable readers to manage change projects within their own organisations. Relevant to doctors, dentists, nurses, health service managers and support staff, medical students and doctors in training, their tutors and trainers, and other healthcare professionals at various levels, ABC of Quality Improvement will give readers the confidence to embark on their own improvement projects, whoever, and wherever they may be.