Quality Assurance In Nursing Practice

Knowledge about, and the use of, quality in health care has developed to a remarkable degree over the past few years. Terminology has proliferated and nurses have difficulty in keeping pace with the changes.The purpose of this popular book, therefore, is to inform nurses, whether managers or practitioners, of the nature and direction of these changes. It will help them to participate fully in quality initiatives with knowledge and understanding, for the benefit of patients. It is designed to enhance practice, through a sound academic basis, offering critical evaluations and discussions of key concepts, instruments and processes. It also gives a step-by-step practical guide to setting standards and auditing, which nurses will find useful.