The purpose of this report is to identify, define, and propose nurse-sensitive measures that reflect the work and value of registered nurses (RNs) in ambulatory care settings. The measures proposed in this report reflect the activities and outcomes of the AAACN Nurse-Sensitive Indicator (NSI) Task Force from spring 2013 through fall 2015. Section 2 details measures that are currently endorsed as ambulatory care nurse-sensitive indicators, while sections 3 and 4 describe measures proposed by the NSI Task Force for development. The report incorporates a review of current literature, health care quality measures, and best practices in ambulatory nursing care, as well as the opinions, expertise, and experience of AAACN members.
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