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Nursing Quality, Evidence-based Practice, & Research

Nursing’s Quality Program continuously looks to improve healthcare outcomes and consistently fosters a practice environment providing patient care that is safe, competent and within the scope and standards of nursing evidenced-based practice.  

This quality management process is framed within the Iowa Model of Evidence-based Practice. By analyzing and trending outcomes, Nursing develops innovations and conducts nursing research for identified opportunities to support professional practice, ensure positive outcomes and expand the body of knowledge of nursing. 

Collaborating with the interprofessional team, Nursing is committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care services in an atmosphere of care and compassion fostering the wellness of our patients through:

  • Transformational Leadership
  • Data-driven development of structures and processes
  • Continuous Performance  Improvement
  • Commitment to Integrity
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Nursing Research
  • Transparency
  • Partnerships with the Community

You can learn more about the program by visiting our Nursing Research page.

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