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Long-term care nurses identify educational needs regarding quality assessment and improvement.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Long-term care nurses need more training in quality assessment and improvement (QAI) activities. A survey revealed significant interest from nurses and directors in continuing education (CE) programs to boost their QAI competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Quality
- Long-Term Care
Background:
- Increasing demand for nurses in long-term care settings to engage in quality assessment and improvement (QAI).
- Nurses require enhanced competencies in QAI activities within long-term care environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the interest of long-term care nurses and nursing directors in continuing education (CE) on quality of care.
- To identify specific areas of interest for developing educational programs focused on QAI for nurses.
Main Methods:
- A local survey was conducted among directors of nursing in long-term care facilities.
- The survey aimed to gauge personal and staff interest in QAI continuing education.
Main Results:
- Survey indicated significant personal interest from nurses in improving QAI skills.
- Directors of nursing reported substantial interest from their staff nurses in relevant CE programs.
Conclusions:
- There is a clear need and demand for targeted educational offerings on quality assessment and improvement for long-term care nurses.
- Specific interest areas identified can guide the development of effective QAI continuing education programs.