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Using peer audit in health visiting.

D Langford

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |June 24, 1992
    PubMed
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    Health visitors in South Tees pilot quality assurance by setting professional standards. Peer audit evaluated these standards in areas like communication and child health clinics, enhancing healthcare quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Quality Assurance
    • Nursing Practice
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • South Tees Health Authority participated in a pilot program for quality assurance initiatives.
    • Community and mental health unit staff actively engaged in setting professional standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe health visitors' experiences with peer audit.
    • To evaluate standards set within a quality assurance framework.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine health visitors developed professional standards using Donabedian's structure, process, and outcome model.
    • Peer audit was conducted on one established standard.

    Main Results:

    • Standards were established in key areas including communication, immunisation, health promotion, and child health clinics.

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  • The process involved health visitors attached to general practices in Redcar and surrounding areas.

    • Conclusions:

    • Peer audit is a valuable tool for assessing professional standards in health visiting.
    • Quality assurance frameworks can be effectively implemented in community and mental health settings.