Informatics and Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators

 Hello everyone. Welcome to my informatics and nursing-sensitive quality indicator presentation. Informatics has had a profound impact on nursing practice, especially in terms of quality care indicators. According to Oner et al. (2020), nursing-sensitive quality indicators measure the care nurses provide and how it affects patient outcomes. These indicators are often used to identify improvement areas and support evidence-based practice. Informatics has allowed nurses to access and analyze data in real-time, providing them with the improvement areas and information they need to make effective decisions to improve quality and safety (Moore et al., 2020). By using informatics, nurses can better assess their performance, as well as that of their colleagues, and use this data to inform their practice and make informed decisions. The National Database of Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators The National Database of Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators (NDNQI) is a web-based tool developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This database contains a set of indicators that measure the quality of nursing care and its impact on patient outcomes. According to Barchielli et al. (2022), these indicators include nurse staffing levels, patient falls, pressure ulcer incidence, working hours, job satisfaction, and care coordination, among others. The NDNSQI is used to identify areas of improvement in nursing care and to monitor patient outcomes. Selected Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicator This tutorial will address pressure ulcer incidences as a nursing quality indicator. Pressure ulcer incidences are an important nursing quality indicator as they directly reflect the quality of

3 care provided. They result from prolonged pressure on a specific body area, such as the heel, elbow, or other bony parts. They are most common among bedridden patients or those who are unable to reposition themselves on their own. Therefore, nurses must regularly assess patients for any signs of ulcers and take measures to prevent them. The incidences measure how well nurses monitor and address the risk of pressure ulcers and can be used to assess the quality of care in a healthcare setting. Collection and Distribution of Quality Indicator Data Healthcare organizations collect and distribute quality indicator data related to pressure ulcers using various methods such as surveys, interviews, and medical records (Rios-Zertuche et al., 2018). The data is then disseminated through reports and presentations to stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals and policymakers. The nurse's role in supporting accurate reporting and high-quality results is essential. Nurses are responsible for accurately entering data regarding nursing interventions to reduce pressure ulcer incidences and for recognizing potential changes that could lead to risk for pressure ulcers. Nurses must also be aware of changes in the patient's condition to provide appropriate and timely interventions. By ensuring accurate and thorough data collection and analysis, nurses can support the healthcare organization in successfully reducing pressure ulcer incidences. Role of the Interdisciplinary Team in Collecting Quality Indicator Data The multidisciplinary approach is highly valued in healthcare settings as it helps improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. By working together, healthcare professionals can help to reduce the workload and focus on documentation and data collection.

4 This approach allows for better monitoring of service delivery and makes it easier to report any limits or problems with healthcare services to provide better care. The interdisciplinary team plays a vital role in collecting and reporting quality indicator data related to pressure ulcer incidences. The team works together to ensure that quality data is collected accurately and timely for use in organizational performance reports. The data collected by the interdisciplinary team helps identify potential risk factors, evaluate current practices, and track patient care outcomes to promote patient safety (Haugum et al., 2019). By collecting quality data, the multidisciplinary team helps ensure that organizations can provide the best possible care to patients. The team's efforts to collect quality data directly impact patient care outcomes, organizational performance, and the overall quality of care. The team works collaboratively to develop, implement, and monitor quality indicators and ensure the accuracy of data collection. They analyze data to identify areas that need improvement and develop strategies to improve the quality of care. Adequate feedback from the team members to clinicians and other stakeholders helps ensure that quality indicators are consistently met and that the pressure ulcer incidence rates are significantly reduced. Impact of Patient Care Technologies on Desire