Lessons learned. Implementing a vascular access quality improvement program. Part II

Implementing a CQI program for vascular access can seem an overwhelming task. It encompasses many areas that are not in the nephrologists' or dialysis facilities' control. However, involving the right multidisciplinary team members in the process and aligning the goals and objectives creat...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Nephrology news & issues 2000-05, Vol.14 (6), p.29-37
Main Authors: Duda, C R, Spergel, L M, Holland, J, Tucker, C T, Bander, S J, Bosch, J P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheters, Indwelling - standards
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - nursing
Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy
Nursing
Patient Care Team
Program Development
Quality Assurance, Health Care - organization & administration
Renal Dialysis - standards
Specialties, Nursing - standards
Staff Development - organization & administration
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Implementing a CQI program for vascular access can seem an overwhelming task. It encompasses many areas that are not in the nephrologists' or dialysis facilities' control. However, involving the right multidisciplinary team members in the process and aligning the goals and objectives creates an environment conducive to success. Ongoing communication is critical. Everyone needs to be a part of the change process.
ISSN:0896-1263