Kimberly S. Glassman – författare

The NICHE model demonstrates improved clinical outcomes, positive fiscal results, enhanced nursing competencies, community recognition, and greater patient, family, and staff satisfaction.This official guidebook to the NICHE model of care provides nurses with the knowledge and skills for delivering best practice in the care of older adults. Primarily hospital-based, NICHE currently has a network of over 600 national and international healthcare organizations. The NICHE model ensures that every adult age 65 and over receives care that promotes dignity, autonomy and function.Written by world-leading experts in gerontological nursing, this distinguished publication serves as the gold standard manual for nurses and all clinical care providers looking to provide optimal, evidence-based care to their older patients. As the leading nurse-driven program designed to address the complex needs of older adults, the NICHE model emphasizes the role of the nurse as a change agent and leader for effective program development, implementation of best practices, and formulation of healthcare policy. This model engages frontline practicing nurses and staff, providing the requisite knowledge and skills to work autonomously with full responsibility and authority in complex healthcare systems.Key FeaturesReflects the best practices of the over 600 NICHE hospitalsFeatures multiple case studies and exemplarsUses an interprofessional approach to careDraws on leading gerontological nursing experts nationally and internationallyHighly relevant to a global audienceThis publication also serves as the policy, planning and implementation companion to Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice, edited by Marie Boltz, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FFAN et al

Did you know that the data used for measuring and safety purposes actually comes directly from the information on patient care you document daily? You generate the data — now it’s time to own it!“Data Makes the Difference: The Smart Nurse’s Handbook for Using Data to Improve Care” helps RNs like you understand how to use accurate and meaningful quality and safety data in your practice.It demystifies data and counters the negative, incorrect perception that nurses can’t use it to drive patient care. It also empowers you to become confident and comfortable in using quality and safety data to demonstrate the contributions of nurses to patient-centered outcomes.After reading “Data Makes the Difference: The Smart Nurse’s Handbook for Using Data to Improve Care,” you will be able to:Comprehend quality data and quality measurements.Utilize data to inform patient care and track outcomes.Understand the future directions in the use of quality data: EHRs, telehealth and eMeasures.Know how nurses lead through data use and interpretation.And much more!