The summary in the table below includes a definition and an overview of the history behind each of these initiatives for improving quality and efficiency of care.
Benchmarks are fairly new in health care, but are being used extensively.
Advanced Practice Nurses will be setting standards , developing data or evidence-based pathways , using multidisciplinary guidelines and researching comparative benchmarks . Definitions and History Definitions History Standards of Practice include statements that represent performance of competent care that when provided by the professional should assure safe and efficacious care. Standards are developed by professionals and used in legal court cases. You will be held accountable for practicing according to your profession's standards. American Nurses Publishing 600 maryland Ave.