Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Quality & Safety Improvement

Grants, funding, and guidelines/measures for research in healthcare.

Organization devoted to improving quality health care by representing the interests of nurses in the U.S.

NIH’s Center for Scientific Review’s group that reviews clinical, community, and population research studies that examine the factors that influence healthcare delivery.

American Hospital Association’s strategic platform to accelerate performance improvement and support delivery system transformation through education, tolls, and leadership.

Program supporting research to help the public understand how nurses contribute to the quality of patient care.

Educational association dedicated to improving health care data collection and use.

Committee dedicated to improving the quality of health care through the accreditation, education, and accountability of medical providers.

Organization devoted to maximizing the safe use of medications and increasing awareness of medication error through open communication and increased reporting.

Database of nursing quality indicators that can be used to compare performance and job satisfaction levels.

Reports and resources devoted to measuring patient safety and improving healthcare improvement.

The Joint Commission's standardized performance measures for internal quality improvement, accreditation, and certification.