Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 23, 2026
14:32
Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
26.2K
Empowering Excellence: The Evolution of the NAHQ ® Healthcare Quality Competency Framework ™
Summary
The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) updated its Healthcare Quality Competency Framework to equip professionals with essential skills for modern health care. This revision enhances quality, safety, and patient outcomes in a complex environment.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Health Systems Science
Background:
- The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) initially established the Healthcare Quality Competency Framework in 2016.
- This framework has been the benchmark for essential knowledge and skills in health care quality and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update the Healthcare Quality Competency Framework to meet current health care challenges.
- To ensure health care professionals possess competencies that improve organizational quality, safety, and strategic goals.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative development involving subject matter experts.
- Interviews with health care leadership to identify current challenges.
- Revision process to refine existing competencies and integrate new ones.
Main Results:
- Refined framework with clearer domains and consolidated competencies.
- Strengthened integration of patient experience and engagement across all domains.
- Updated framework supports broader application across all health care professions.
Conclusions:
- The revised framework is a key resource for health care professionals at all levels.
- Promotes multidisciplinary collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Essential for elevating patient care standards in a complex health care landscape.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
1.5K
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
1.5K
01:29Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
6.5K
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
6.5K
01:30Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
1.6K
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
1.6K
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
3.9K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.9K
01:26Traditional Level Of Health Care System
3.4K
The levels of care describe the services provided in the healthcare system. Accordingly, there are six levels of the traditional healthcare system in the US: preventive, primary, secondary, tertiary, restorative, and continuing healthcare. A nurse must understand how the healthcare industry organizes and provides services within these levels of care.
The preventive healthcare service includes tests for screening. Preventive health care services include identifying and reducing disease risk...
The preventive healthcare service includes tests for screening. Preventive health care services include identifying and reducing disease risk...
3.4K
01:29Nursing Code of Ethics
5.2K
The Nursing Code of Ethics sets the ethical benchmark for the profession, and guides nurses in ethical analysis and decision making at the societal, organizational, and clinical levels. The code encompasses showing compassion and respect for the patient, their families, and communities in all circumstances while committing to providing patient-centered care. In addition, the code states that nurses must advocate for the patient by defending a cause or recommendation to protect their rights,...
5.2K