Competency

(BSN)
Level 1
Competency
Understanding the
meaning of quality
and safety in nursing
as it relates to patient
care.

Level 2
Competency
Comprehending the
impact of quality and
safety in both patient
centered care and the
use of technology in
patient care.

Level 3
Competency
Applying and
analyzing principles of
safety and quality in
patient care.

Level 4
Competency
Evaluating principles
of quality and safety in
patient care.

Learner Objective(s)
1.

The learner will

describe and employ
safe patient handling.

2.

The learner will

exhibit accountability
for medication
administration.

1.

Teaching Strategies
1. Medication Error Reporting Form

2. Demo day:
Understanding Multiple tools used in
Safe patient handling

The learner will become

familiar with and be able to
troubleshoot multiple types
of technology used in
healthcare delivery.
2. The learner will openly
discuss topics in patientcentered care and value the
learning experiences of
others with teamwork and
collaboration to problem
solve.

1.

Equipment Conference

2.

V-8 Conference

1.

1.

Find the error

2.

Quality Improvement Group Work

The learner will apply

principles of safety and
quality with infection
prevention guidelines.

2. The learner will analyze a

Nurse Sensitive Quality
Indicator topic and
propose a strategy to
improve with PDSA
format.

1. The learner will create a

presentation on aspects of
Informatics in healthcare.
2. The learner will recognize and
evaluate contributions of
nurses as other members of
health care team.

1.

Student Seminars

2.

Float to QI and Infection

Prevention Departments