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Emphasizing the Value of Nephrology Nursing Through Nursing-Sensitive Indicators: A Call for Action
Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins1,2, Carolyn E Latham3,4,5, Debra J Hain6,7,8,9
1Associate Professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, NJ.
Summary
Nursing-sensitive quality indicators measure the nursing workforce
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Healthcare Quality Measurement
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The nursing profession is the largest in the U.S. healthcare system.
- Nurses significantly influence patient healthcare experiences and outcomes.
- Evidence links the nursing workforce directly to healthcare quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To focus on nursing-sensitive quality indicators (NSI) in the U.S.
- To discuss the role of NSIs in assessing nursing's impact on patient care and safety.
- To summarize the work of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association Task Force on Nephrology Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators (NNSQI).
Main Methods:
- Review and discussion of healthcare quality indicators.
- Focus on nursing-sensitive indicators used within the U.S.
- Presentation of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) Task Force on NNSQI and an exemplar.
Main Results:
- Nursing-sensitive quality indicators provide a standardized approach to measure nursing's contribution.
- These indicators help examine the extent to which nursing affects healthcare quality and safety.
- The article details specific NSIs and their application, including work by the ANNA NNSQI Task Force.
Conclusions:
- Standardized measurement using NSIs is crucial for evaluating nursing's impact on patient care.
- Understanding and utilizing NSIs can drive improvements in healthcare quality and safety.
- The NNSQI framework offers a model for developing and applying nursing-sensitive indicators in specialized fields.
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