DQ9 Nurse role and Scope

After reading Chapter 9 and reviewing the lecture power point (located in lectures tab), please answer the following questions. Each question must have at least 3 paragraphs and you must use at 3 least references (APA) included in your post.

Additionally, you are expected to reply to two other students and include a reference that justifies your post. Your reply must be at least 3 paragraphs.

1. Describe the link between quality and safety in the healthcare setting.

2. Discuss the role of the nurse in quality improvement.

3. Describe nursing-sensitive measurements and why they are important in Nursing care delivery.

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Role and Scope of Nurses

Question 1

In the healthcare setting, there is a huge link between safety and quality of healthcare services that are provided. Quality is concerned with the nature of medical services that are offered. Safety is concerned with the health hazards that are present in the healthcare setting that may affect the healthcare professionals and patients.

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