{"product_id":"evaluation-of-quality-in-health-care-for-dnps-third-edition-9780826175229","title":"Evaluation of Quality in Health Care for DNPs, Third Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, this award-winning text work is the only advanced practice nursing text to present effective, systematic, and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health care quality. Comprehensive in scope, it distills best practice information from numerous sources to facilitate utmost competency for APN and DNP graduates. The third edition keeps pace with the rapidly evolving healthcare market by presenting a more comprehensive range of evaluation strategies for analyzing quality, safety, and value in healthcare practice and programs. It provides a completely new chapter on evaluation of simulation programs to improve clinician competency and patient care technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn increased focus on the application of quality improvement is woven throughout, including the quality improvement-research continuum and an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork. New case studies, specific examples from a variety of QI projects, and content specifically geared to improve teamwork also add to the book's outstanding value. The text also delves into the theoretical basis of evaluation and its application as an integral part of contemporary practice. It includes evaluation models that enable nurses to address economic and financial viability, and guides readers through the translation of outcomes from evaluation into health care policy. Additionally, the text now includes PowerPoints for instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Third Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew chapter: \u003c\/em\u003e Evaluation of Simulation to Support Ongoing Competency in the HC Workforce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional case studies and specific examples from QI projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncreased focus on teamwork and collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced discussion of theoretical foundations of evaluation approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew focus on program evaluation and dissemination of findings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew PowerPoints available for Instructors!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses AACN competencies and scope of practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps students integrate best and evidence-based practices into care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance on practical methods and tools for Quality Improvement Project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents evaluation models enabling nurses to address economic and financial viability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes evaluations of organizations, systems, standards for practice, health care redesign, and the challenges of electronic medical records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHickey, Joanne V.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanne V. Hickey, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCM, \u003c\/b\u003e holds of the Patricia L. Starck\/PARTNERS Professorship in Nursing and the Coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing. She received a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Boston College, an MSN from the University of Rhode Island, an MA in counseling from Rhode Island College, a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, and a post-master's certificate as a nurse practitioner from Duke University. Dr. Hickey is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. She is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and American Association of Neuroscience Nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiardino, Eileen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEileen R. Giardino, PhD, RN, APRN, NP-C, ANP-BC\u003c\/b\u003e, Associate Professor at Rush University and retired from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Cizik School of Nursing. In addition to teaching at the bachelor, master, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) levels, she has held a number of administrative positions including Director of Undergraduate Programs and Track Director for the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner programs. Dr. Giardino received a baccalaureate degree in nursing from University of Pennsylvania, an MSN from Widener University, a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, and post-master's certificates as an adult nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner from LaSalle University. She is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50495291490578,"sku":"9780826175229","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7796dc11-fb8e-411f-9f67-769be07a3c8c.jpg?v=1730679028","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/evaluation-of-quality-in-health-care-for-dnps-third-edition-9780826175229","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}