QI Projects: Driving the Quality of Orthopaedic Care

Bryan sits down with Jillian Knudsen, RN, MSN, CMSRN, ONC, CNL, CPHQ and Laura C. Arkin, MSN, APRN-CNS, ONC, ONC-A, CCNS, FCNS; two NAON Orthopaedic nurses leading the way with QI projects.

Have you asked yourself how to get started with a process improvement? Our experts provide their tips for starting a QI project from types of tests, methodologies, resource allocation or even as simply as diving into the care of a patient population. Many have asked, "Why do we do it this way?" So did Laura and Jillian and in our discussion they share strategies for identifying a clinical problem or process issue to building upon process improvements in stages. As you listen, embrace looking at processes to make changes to improve care for patients or improve nursing practice.