10. Quality Improvement
Core Competency 1: Gathers data for quality improvement
Identifies appropriate quality improvement methodologies for the clinical problems
Detects variation in specific parameters i.e vital signs of the client from day to day
Reports significant changes in clients’ condition/environment to improve stay in the hospital
Solicits feedback from client and significant others regarding care rendered
Core Competency 2: Participates in nursing audits and rounds
Shares with the team relevant information regarding clients’ condition and significant changes in clients’ environment
Encourages the client to verbalize relevant changes in his/her condition
Performs daily check of clients’ records / condition
Documents and records all nursing care and actions implemented
Core Competency 3: Identifies and reports variances
Reports to appropriate person/s significant variances/changes/occurrences immediately
Documents and reports observed variances regarding client care
Core Competency 4: Recommends solutions to identified problems
Gives an objective and accurate report on what was observed rather than an interpretation of the event
Provides appropriate suggestions on corrective and preventive measures
Communicates solutions with appropriate groups
11. Research
Core Competency 1: Gather data using different methodologies
Specifies researchable problems regarding client care and community health
Identifies appropriate methods of research for a particular client /community problem
Combines quantitative and qualitative nursing design through simple explanation on the phenomena observed
Core Competency 2: Analyzes and interprets data gathered
Analyzes data gathered using appropriate statistical tool
Interprets data gathered based on significant findings
Core Competency 3: Recommends actions for implementation
Recommends practical solutions appropriate to the problem based on the interpretation of significant findings
Core Competency 4: Disseminates results of research findings
Shares/presents results of findings to colleagues / clients/ family and to others
Endeavors to publish research
Submits research findings to own agencies and others as appropriate
Core Competency 5: Applies research findings in nursing practice
Utilizes findings in research in the provision of nursing care to individuals groups / communities
Makes use of evidence-based nursing to enhance nursing practice
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