Nursing Second Assignment

Part 1: QSEN Institute Summary: Review the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), QSEN Competencies, to remind yourself about how they drive quality by explaining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes nurses need to thrive in a changing healthcare environment.

Look at Table 2 in “Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN): The Key Is Systems Thinking” from this week’s University Library Resources. As you review the table, consider the following question: How are the systems thinking in the article linked to the work of regulators and accreditors to drive quality and safety?

Discuss what QSEN indicators/competencies are and how they improve quality in nursing:

- Examples of indicators/competencies are used

- Development of impact on quality

Summarize the QSEN impact on system thinking:

- Impact on nursing care

- Relationship of regulators and accreditors on quality and safety

Summarize your answer in 350 words.

Cite at least two sources in an APA-formatted reference page.

Part 2: Create a 1-page Infographic: This part is designed to give you a greater understanding of regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies, including their functions, public reporting requirements, and how they impact quality and safety. This will help you to recognize how different bodies collaborate for optimum functioning.

Select and evaluate a regulatory agency or accrediting body.

Discuss the history of the agency or body.

Explain the reason for its existence.

Summarize the agency's public reporting of quality indicators:

• Frequency
• Where they are reported
• Why public reporting of these metrics is important
• Explain how the agency or body operates:
• Current function
• Organizational structure
• Governance

Analyze the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of healthcare:

• Healthcare organizations  
• Nursing practice
• Patient care

Cite at least 2 sources in an APA-formatted reference page.

To present your assessment, Create a 1-page Infographic containing the information for this assessment.