The Practical Effectiveness of Grade-based Administration of Nurses

Objective To discuss the practical effectiveness of grade-based administration of nurses,in an attempt to enhance the quality awareness and upgrade the overall nursing quality of the hospital.Methods A survey was conducted in the nurses with different capability levels using a questionnaire and on-the-spot investigation to identify the deficiencies in the current nursing quality management system.Two years after the application of the nursing quality management in nurse capability grading system,the same survey was performed to evaluate the nursing quality management.Results After the application of nursing quality management,the score for basic nursing increased from 95.62 to 99.10,that for nursing document increased from 95.59 to 99.66,and that for sterilization and segregation from 94.47 to 99.65.The score for facility integrity increased from 93.21 to 99.88,ward management score from 94.24 to 99.50,and patient satisfaction rate from 94.00 to 97.00,showing significant improvements(P0.05).Conclusion The application of nursing quality management in nurse capability grading system can be an approach that addresses the potentials and dignities of the staff for effective and comprehensive improvements of the nursing quality management.