Nursing Quality
All Cabrini nurses participate in quality initiatives by identifying, reporting and monitoring patient safety and risk management incidents. Each strives to improve patient care by demonstrating evidence-based standards.
Nursing Quality Safety & Research Committee
The Committee initiates, guides, monitors and evaluates quality improvement activities and promotes an evidence-based approach to patient care.
Charter aims:
- achieve high quality nursing care by promoting a culture of improvement
- use consistent, proven process methods
- assist clinicians identify improvement opportunities
- assist in changing practice.
The Committee is comprised of representatives of the nursing service, education, clinical risk, administration and patient representatives.
The most recent major quality improvement issues at Cabrini are:
- Falls Prevention
- Skin Integrity
- Medication Safety
