Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Healthcare organizations are required to meet quality and safety needs for patients, staff, and visitors. An organization’s stated commitment to a culture of patient safety can directly…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Environmental cleanliness is a foundational concept in nursing. Maintaining a clean environment is essential for preventing infectious disease and the spread of HAIs. In the absence of…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nurses in all roles are in a unique position to create a safe patient care environment. From bedside nurses to executives, fostering safe healthcare environments can prevent…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nurses are on the front lines of infection control, which is the discipline of stopping or preventing the spread of infectious agents, and play an essential role in…
Figure 6.1 Handwashing is the single most important technique to stop the spread of infection. (credit: “20120106-OC-AMW-0074” by Flickr/USDA, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 6.1 Infection Cycle 6.2 Asepsis and PPE 6.3 Sterile Technique 6.4 Infection Control and Patient Safety Nurses are responsible for consistently providing patient…
Understanding Cultural Differences Culture is a set of beliefs, attitudes, and practices shared by a group of people or community that is accepted, followed, and passed down to other members of the group. An individual’s cultural background influences their beliefs,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Diversity and inclusion create an environment that encourages different ideas, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. This type of environment allows nurses to provide more comprehensive and effective care…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The importance of cultural competence cannot be understated. Cultural competence enables a nurse to deliver the highest quality, safest, and most patient-centered care possible. Establishing a culturally…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: As discussed in 5.1 Understanding Cultural Differences, the concept of culturally responsive care, which involves integrating an individual’s cultural beliefs into their health care, is an important foundation of…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nurses encounter patients from a variety of backgrounds; therefore, it is essential they are able to provide culturally competent care. A lifelong process of applying evidence-based nursing…