Quality and Safety Educations for Nurses

Discuss a current or proposed system that includes: Mission and vision. Quality and Safety Educations for Nurses (QSEN). Clear description of payor mix. Discuss population that is served and any special needs or cultural considerations and services to be delivered.

Discuss resource and revenue sources. DRG’s and types of reimbursements. Strategies to manage and provide a culture of quality and safety.

Discussed proposed recommendations for: Cost containment opportunities and strategies. Materials Management and how this was achieved. Addressed special considerations. How did Christian Worldview influence these decisions?

Discuss proposed recommendations for: Recruitment and retention strategies. Strategies for safe working environment, which considers job description, skill mix, scheduling needs and patient classification systems.

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