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Professor’s Comment:

The referencing and citing of scholarly work is mandatory to support the idea that is being presented in the participation discussion. ALL peer responses require an in text citation, a reference, and 6 or more sentences. References should be between 2018 to 2022.

Post 5:

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) plays a significant part in the process of recognizing potential issues in healthcare and developing implementable solutions. Therefore, CQI increases the effectiveness of the nursing profession. In healthcare, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) account for a significant portion of the rise in death rates and healthcare expenditures (Mittal et al., 2018). This necessitates the execution of several solutions aimed at resolving the problem. As a nurse, I would apply a variety of quality-improvement-oriented measures.

I would adopt CQI by mandating that all catheter insertions be supervised by two nurses, for instance. In this instance, the nurses will study the patient's chart and medical history to determine if a catheter is necessary. If an alternative procedure is possible, it should be attempted. In the event that a catheter insertion is necessary, it will only be performed per the doctor's orders. In addition, the Catheter implantation must be evaluated occasionally, for instance every 24 hours. Moreover, during the insertion process, it is vital to check that all processes are followed. For instance, one nurse can determine whether the patient receiving the treatment is allergic to latex (Bauchner et al., 2020). In addition, the nurse should document the entire process in a chart that may be used as a reference in any circumstance. The process mentioned above is an example of CQI that will prevent CAUTIs from occurring during healthcare delivery. In this approach, the quality of the healthcare supplied will significantly increase.

References

Bauchner, H., Fontanarosa, P. B., & Livingston, E. H. (2020). Conserving supply of personal protective equipment—A call for ideas. JAMA, 323(19), 1911.  https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.4770

Mittal, V., Jamaluddin, J., & Khera, R. (2018). Catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Update on Urinary Tract Infections, 94-94.  https://doi.org/10.5005/jp/books/18034_9

Post 6:

Modern healthcare has evolved into a complex and dynamic system to be able to handle a variety of patients.

Nurse Managers and leaders significantly influence how the workforce delivers healthcare through leadership skills. Nurse leader/manager is a crucial player in the reengineering of health care because they act as a catalyst for change, "creates strategies for quality improvement, and contribute positive enhancements to the profession of nursing to increase patient outcomes" (Helbig, 2018). As part of their contributions to healthcare reengineering, nurse leaders and managers also advocate for the patients by developing a critical core competency and vital skill for healthcare organizations. It helps to restructure priorities, provide affordable care, and increase the value of services for clients or patients. Nurses are responsible for influencing current and future healthcare delivery systems (Helbig, 2018). supplying information that gives patients more control, enhances their capacity for informed decision-making, and guarantees a safe working environment for medical staff. Another way nurse managers and leaders help with healthcare reengineering is via accountability. When healthcare personnel is held accountable for their actions, they may continually improve the quality of their services and learn from their mistakes. Accountability in healthcare "improves patient trust, reduces resource misuse, and engages patients in care planning. Involving patients leads to improved satisfaction with the health care system and patient from a passive recipient to an active partner on the health care team," according to Milani and Lavie (2014 conversion). Thanks to proper and efficient accountability, patients are safeguarded from staff misconduct and errors; this significantly aids in reengineering and enhances patient care, safety, and rehabilitation.

Refrences:

Academy, N. S. (n.d.). Disruption ahead: Navigating and leading the future of... : Nursing Administration Quarterly. LWW. Retrieved January 11, 2023, from  https://journals.lww.com/naqjournal/fulltext/2019/07000/disruption_ahead__navigating_and_leading_the.5.aspx 

Helbig, J. (2018). Reengineering healthcare management. In Grand Canyon University (Ed). Nursing leadership & management: Leading and serving. https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs451vn/nursing-leadership-and-management- leading-and-serving/v1.1/