In Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead nursing teams in improving patient safety and delivering high-quality care. This course covers key concepts in quality improvement (QI) methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will explore practical strategies for aligning teams, implementing evidence-based protocols, and using leadership practices that promote patient safety across healthcare settings. With a focus on real-world applications, you will learn to develop and execute QI plans, analyze patient safety data, and lead teams in a way that promotes collaboration, accountability, and positive patient outcomes.

Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety

Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety
This course is part of Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
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Intermediate level
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3 hours to complete
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