NR 392 Who Should be Responsible for Reviewing Policies and Procedures?
NR 392 Who Should be Responsible for Reviewing Policies and Procedures?
NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing
Week 3 Discussion
Discussion: Evidence, Policies, and Procedures
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to explore how evidence is Read More
used in maintaining policies and procedures.
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion Questions
Nursing practice should be evidenced-based and the process of updating policies and procedures varies by facility. Feel free to discuss what you know about your current or previous places of employment.
Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:
Paragraph one: Do you know how policies and procedures are evaluated for quality in your current practice (or previous if not currently employed)? If you do know, explain the evaluation process. If you do not know, explain why it would be important to know and who you could contact to learn more.
Paragraph two: In your opinion, how often should policies and procedures be revised or reviewed? Justify your answer.
Paragraph three: In your opinion, who should be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures? Things to address: Committee or individual? Full time or part time position? Compensation?
Resources: Where did you find your data?
