title: From implication to reality through a unit-based quality assurance program.
abstract: This article describes the unit-based quality assurance program functioning at one institution for the past 3 years. Included are a brief look at the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in quality assurance, a description of the implementation of a unit-based approach, discussion of how one unit functioned within the program, a description of activities accomplished, and the effects on the practice of one CNS.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012380:Role