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NCONL
Talking Points
From IOM Report
November 2003 |
NCONL SUPPORTS:
- Autonomy
and decision-making among RNs and implementation of models
that support Quality Practice
- Effective
staffing as stated in its Position Statement on staffing.
Key elements to consider include skill mix, case mix, experience
level of the professional nurse, resource and technology
availability.
- A system
approach to decrease medication errors and promote hand
hygiene.
- Mandatory
reporting on selected outcome measures to CMS and other
regulatory/accreditation agencies.
- The
development and enhancement of leadership skills for all
nursing leaders in NC.
- Nurse
executive involvement at governing body level of institution.
Prepared by Legislative Committee - Feb. 2004
Revised and approved by NCONL Board - March 2004
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