Competency Definitions
Content on our site refers to the following "Competency Domains" which are defined below.
Patient-Centered care
Definition:
Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
More Info...Teamwork and Collaboration
Definition:
Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
More Info...Evidence-Based Practice
Definition:
Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care
More Info...Quality Improvement
Definition:
Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
More Info...Safety
Definition:
Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
More Info...Informatics
Definition:
Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
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