title: Nurses' responsibility to improve practice.
abstract: It is the responsibility of every nurse--from novice to expert--to improve practice. ANNA provides nephrology nurses with QI resources through publications, educational presentations, and networking with peers. As Wick (2009) notes, if QI principles are being practiced consistently and correctly, patients, families, doctors, staff, surveyors, and payers are more satisfied with the services and care provided, and patient outcomes improve and are sustained.
authors.forename: Donna R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Painter
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009398:Nephrology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States