title: Long-term care nurses identify educational needs regarding quality assessment and improvement.
abstract: An increasing demand is being placed on nurses who are practicing in long-term care settings to conduct and/or participate in quality assessment and improvement (QAI) activities. A local survey of directors of nursing in long-term care indicated both personal interest and interest on the part of their staff nurses to attend continuing education (CE) programs regarding quality of care to increase their competencies in this area. Specific interest areas and recommendations for an educational offering regarding quality assessment and improvement for long-term care nurses are described.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Finnick
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Crosby
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ventura
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities