Identify key concepts of quality and safety in healthcare.

Describe nurses' responsibility in maintaining healthcare quality and safety.

Explain the nurse's role in preventing patient harm.

Identify nursing-specific quality indicators and safety initiatives to address clinical improvement needs.

Identify nursing-related system-level factors contributing to patient safety issues.

Articulate the importance of the nurse as the last line of defense.

Identify key national safety and quality standards relevant to nursing practice.

Identify key organizations that set national safety and quality standards.

Select national safety and quality standards to analyze clinical situations and guide nursing practice.

Recommend opportunities to improve patient safety based on national safety and quality standards and new evidence.

Identify standardized processes used in nursing practice.

Follow standardized processes for patient care.

Adapt standardized processes to meet the needs of individual patients.

Analyze patient situations/characteristics and act to mitigate patient risks.

Identify key trends in unit-level data.

Recognize the relationship between unit-level data and national benchmarks.

Analyze unit- and system-level data to identify areas for improvement in patient care.

Use data to support evidence-based practice decisions.

Describe the basic principles of various quality improvement methods.

Compare the strengths and limitations of quality improvement methods.

Explain the role of patient engagement in improving patient outcomes.

Use communication and collaboration strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Select evidence-based practice strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Recommend protocols essential to improve the outcomes of patient care.

Gather relevant data to support the need for a practice change initiative.

Identify potential barriers to implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Communicate the rationale for the proposed change to colleagues and patients.

Develop quality improvement projects.

Model a practice change and serve as a resource for peers.

Describe methods for collecting and analyzing data.

Analyze key data to monitor the effectiveness of a practice change.

Develop a monitoring plan.

Justify the selection of a particular quality improvement method to address a clinical issue.

Choose methods and frequency of data collection and reporting.

Use data to inform the development and implementation of targeted interventions to improve system performance.

Use national safety resources to develop a framework for addressing a patient safety or system performance issue requiring improvement.

Consider relevant stakeholders for the proposed change.

Choose outcome, process, and efficiency metrics to provide a comprehensive strategy to assess change.

Use outcome data to propose policy recommendations.

Present findings to decision-makers to advocate for policy change.

Conduct a thorough evaluation of practice change to determine effectiveness.

Analyze data for a process improvement initiative.

Identify patterns and trends in data relevant to improvement initiatives. 

Contribute relevant information and insights based on knowledge, experience, and evidence.

Define the scope and objectives of the quality improvement plan.

Lead collection of relevant data to inform the improvement initiative.

Lead prioritized intervention and evaluation strategies for the quality improvement initiative.

Analyze the impact of financial decisions and policy on quality care delivery and patient outcomes.

Propose cost-effective initiatives to improve quality care delivery.

Identify key factors contributing to a culture of safety.

Explain how these factors influence patient outcomes.

Identify systemic barriers to a culture of safety.

Propose strategies to foster a culture of safety.

Identify the nurse’s role in developing and implementing a safety plan in an interprofessional team setting.

Listen to and incorporate input from other team members regarding safety protocols.

Communicate the nurse's role effectively and respectfully within interprofessional teams regarding patient safety concerns.

Communicate patient safety concerns to other interprofessional team members.

Identify basic safety design principles within clinical settings to reduce errors.

Articulate how standardized procedures and checklists contribute to patient safety.

Identify potential and actual errors and safety concerns related to patient care.

Articulate the steps for reporting potential or actual errors through authorized channels.

Report observed or suspected patient safety concerns using appropriate channels.

Accept feedback constructively and reflect on its role in patient safety.

Participate in discussions about the root causes of patient safety events.

Analyze root causes of patient safety incidents and identify potential contributing factors.

Reference relevant national patient safety guidelines and resources in clinical discussions.

Apply knowledge of patient safety regulations to clinical practice.

Utilize current evidence-based patient safety guidelines and regulations.

Integrate national patient safety resources into daily clinical practice.

Collect and analyze relevant patient safety data from multiple sources.

Compare local patient safety data to national and international benchmarks.

Analyze areas of significant variation and identify opportunities for improvement.

Propose evidence-based system-level solutions to address opportunities for improvement.

Use root cause analyses of complex patient safety events.

Facilitate discussions and identify system-level factors contributing to safety incidents.

Develop and implement strategies for data collection and analysis of near misses and potential safety hazards.

Develop and implement innovative methods for identifying and analyzing latent safety threats.

Lead initiatives to improve the reporting and analysis of patient safety incidents.

Propose system-level solutions to address opportunities for improvement.

Propose quality improvement projects related to patient safety.

Lead the implementation and evaluation of complex patient safety interventions.

Disseminate scholarly findings on innovative patient safety interventions through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

Assess the effectiveness of emergency response systems in maintaining patient safety during critical events.

Identify areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and response related to patient safety.

Demonstrate awareness of potential workplace hazards in clinical settings.

Seek information about workplace safety protocols and procedures.

Report observed safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

Conduct a thorough workplace safety assessment within a clinical setting.

Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified workplace hazards.

Educate peers on identified workplace safety risks and preventative measures.

Identify factors that may contribute to workplace violence and injury.

Describe strategies for preventing workplace violence and injury.

Demonstrate de-escalation techniques when interacting with agitated patients or colleagues.

Utilize safe patient handling techniques to prevent injury.

Adhere to all workplace safety policies and procedures.

Participate in safety rounds and discussions related to workplace safety.

Suggest practical solutions to improve workplace safety within the clinical setting.

Treat patients, visitors, staff, and peers with respect and professionalism.

Communicate concerns and issues constructively and assertively.

Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards colleagues.

Recognize and address incivility or bullying through using professional and respectful communication, documenting, and reporting incidents per institutional policies, engaging in conflict resolution strategies, and advocating for a culture of respect in the workplace

Model professional behavior to foster a positive work environment.

Analyze evidence on effective workplace safety interventions.

Develop and advocate for policy changes to improve workplace safety within a healthcare organization.

Collaborate with interprofessional teams to design and implement system-wide safety initiatives.

Evaluate workplace safety programs.

Disseminate resources for improving safety and health in the workplace.

Propose interventions to address workplace incivility and bullying within healthcare organizations.

Facilitate discussions on workplace incivility and bullying and develop strategies for addressing these issues.

Mentor junior colleagues on professional communication and interpersonal skills.

Lead initiatives to promote a culture of civility and respect within a healthcare setting.

Serve as a mentor or coach to create a respectful and supportive work environment.

Evaluate the effectiveness of existing workplace safety reporting systems and recommend improvements.

Communicate findings from workplace safety investigations to relevant stakeholders.

Develop and advocate strategies to improve incident reporting, investigation techniques, and protections against retaliation in the workplace.

Develop strategies for collecting and analyzing workplace safety data.

Disseminate findings on workplace safety incident reporting and analysis to the broader healthcare community.

Demonstrate healthy coping mechanisms and self-care strategies to manage stress.

Promote and support the well-being and resiliency of self and colleagues within the healthcare team.

Implement an initiative or activity to promote the well-being and resiliency of healthcare professionals.

Advocate for policies and programs supporting healthcare professionals' mental and physical health.