An analysis of an audit tool of ward-based practice.
This article identifies how, in the current context of clinical governance, an audit tool of ward-based practice was developed, piloted and adopted in two acute trusts. The content of the tool is briefly outlined together with the process--the emphasis being the involvement of staff. This tool is key in assisting nurses to value essential aspects of care from the patient's perspective and to celebrate or change their practice accordingly.
Field
Andrea
A
Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust. FieldA@heartsol.wmids.nhs.uk
Reid
Brigid
B
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019985:Benchmarking / Q000458:organization & administration; D003142:Communication; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000592:standards; D009731:Nursing Audit / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration