Application of German KTQ quality certification system in nursing quality management / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the application of Germany Cooperation for Transparency and Quality in Health Care (KTQ) quality certification system in the field of nursing management. Methods The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) from KTQ was used in the management of ward nursing quality. The post-interventional quality of basic nursing, critical nursing, health education, ward management, nursing safety and disinfection and isolation were compared and contrasted with the pre-interventional one. Result The quality of basic nursing, critical nursing, health education, ward management, nursing safety and disinfection and isolation were significantly improved after intervention with PDCA from KTQ (P<0.01). Conclusion The KTQ quality certification system can be applied to improve the nursing quality in the process of nursing management.