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Baseline Indicators and Implementation Strategies in a Statewide Correctional Nurse Competencies Program: Mid-Year
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|October 3, 2015
Summary
This project established quality indicators for correctional nursing care. The study demonstrated successful implementation of a competency system, with high nurse and inmate/patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Public health
- Nursing education
- Workforce development
Background:
- A 3-year project focused on developing indicators for quality correctional nursing care.
- The goal was to test the translation of correctional nursing standards into practical competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish indicators for quality correctional nursing care.
- To empirically test the translation of correctional nursing standards into practical competencies.
- To implement a correctional nurse competency system.
Main Methods:
- Knowledge transfer and exchange.
- System mapping.
- Adherence to implementation plan and strategy.
- Practice-based action research.
Main Results:
- Quality indicators were established.
- High percentages of nurses maintained credentials (25%) and received continuing education (86%).
- High satisfaction reported by nurses (98%) and inmate/patients (43%) with the program and clinical care, respectively. Educator quality was rated highly (4.79/5).
Conclusions:
- Continuous improvement components enhance the implementation of correctional nurse competency systems.
- Team consensus and domain-specific knowledge assessment were key to evaluating implementation success.
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