J Contin Educ Nurs
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As a result of the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, hospitals are now faced with reimbursement for quality of care, including patient perception of care, as measured by the Hospital Compare Assessment of Health Plans Survey, which includes the patient experience with pain care. Through the implementation of a Pain Care Quality Toolkit, patient perception of pain care can be improved, thus increasing the possibility of maximum reimbursement through the VBP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Advanced Practice Nursing Simulation for Neonatal Skill Competency: A Pilot Study for Successful Continuing Education.
Skill readiness remains a challenge for all health care professionals who are involved in direct patient care. Researchers suggest that skill retention may decrease within 6 months of an educational session. The purpose of this study was to explore competency retention for high-risk, low-frequency procedures, specifically, managing a difficult airway and placing a laryngeal mask airway, using a web-based content refresher. ⋯ This pilot study benefited advanced practice nurses by providing them with the potential to maintain competency in this high-risk, low-frequency procedure. Continuing education is an important consideration for health care organizations.