Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 9, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Quality measurement: who is measuring outcomes and what are patients being told?
Walter G Maurer1, Christopher J Hebert
1Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. maurerw@ccf.org
Abstract:
Change is inevitable, but participation is optional. An array of quality measures is being used by various government entities, health care purchasers and payers, and other groups. Many of the quality-measurement initiatives have not only gained the attention of large employers, but are also beginning to pique the public's interest. Novel approaches to measuring and rewarding quality are also emerging, such as pay-for-performance schemes and the use of APR-DRGs. Health care organizations that participate in the quality-measurement process and provide input will benefit by the type of measures that are ultimately created. It is much better to be part of the development process than to have insurer- or employer-designed quality measures imposed on your institution. At the very least, health care organizations would be wise to serve as watchdogs to ensure that currently proposed quality measures truly measure high-quality care.
Related Concept Videos
Guidelines for Writing Outcome
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care evaluation by...
Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring
Several factors...
Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
Nursing Evaluation
Section...
Guidelines For Measuring Vital Signs
Before taking a patient's vital signs, a nurse would consider and assess the patient's comfort level and ensure appropriate equipment is available.
Introduction to Documentation and Reporting
Nursing documentation records essential information and details regarding a patient's care and treatment in written or electronic form. It is a critical aspect of nursing practice that involves documenting assessments, interventions, outcomes, and other relevant details about a patient's health status.
Documentation maps the patient's health journey by creating a comprehensive and precise...
