Meaningful Measurement of Nursing in the Ambulatory Patient Care Environment
How do you quantify ambulatory care nurse value with metrics?
How do you quantify the impact of the ambulatory care RN role on patient care and outcomes?
What Nurse-Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) are you using in ambulatory care?
Nurse-Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) assess, evaluate, and articulate the value of ambulatory care nursing.
Learn about the NSI Special Interest Group.
Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report
The AAACN Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report (2016) proposed initial ambulatory care NSIs and additional publications have reported progress. The AAACN/CALNOC collaboration validated the role of the RN in ambulatory care settings with the development of the nation's first ambulatory care NSI registry database.
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n spring 2013, the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Board of Directors commissioned a task force to identify and define nurse-sensitive indicators specific to the ambulatory care setting, and the Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report: Meaningful Measurement of Nursing in the Ambulatory Patient Care Environment was published in 2016.
This landmark document explores:
- The evidence behind NSIs in ambulatory care.
- Existing NSIs with recommended changes for more meaningful use in ambulatory care.
- 13 newly proposed measures that uniquely reflect the role of the RN in the ambulatory care setting.
You can use this report as a stepping stone to enhance quality reporting and benchmarking to drive nursing excellence in ambulatory care.
NSI Industry Report Table of Contents
- Section 1: Overview of Information Affecting Quality Measurement in Ambulatory Care Nursing
- Section 2: Review of Existent Endorsed Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Measures
- Section 3: AAACN NSI Task Force Proposed Indicators for Development and Endorsement: Existent Health Care Measures Adapted and Recommended as Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Measures
- Section 4: AAACN NSI Task Force Proposed Indicators for Development and Endorsement: Original Measures Recommended as Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Measures
- Section 5: Current Exemplars in Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Measurement
- Section 6: Glossary of Definitions and Supportive Statements
- Section 7: References and Additional Readings
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Coming Soon: Second Edition Ambulatory Care NSI Industry Report
Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report Meaningful Measurement of Nursing in the Ambulatory Patient Care Environment, Second Edition
We are pleased to announce that the Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report Meaningful Measurement of Nursing in the Ambulatory Patient Care Environment, Second Edition, will be released later in 2024. This version will be sold in hardcopy book and ebook formats.
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Executive Summary Brief
The Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report: Meaningful Measurement of Nursing in the Ambulatory Patient Care Environment, Second Edition, will be released in Summer 2024. We are sharing this brief with members and stakeholders to provide a look at what the updated report will provide.
The executive summary brief aims to highlight the significance of measuring the service provided by RNs in ambulatory care, serving as a comprehensive reflection of the current state of healthcare. It showcases various measures from pertinent organizations and literature, emphasizing the urgency for nursing innovation and advocacy to address widening gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. By understanding and advancing the role of ambulatory nurses, we can work towards improving access and outcomes in healthcare nationwide.
Download the executive summary brief for a preview of the second edition report.