The veterans affairs national quality scholars program: A model for interprofessional education in quality and safety

Patricia A. Patrician, Mary A. Dolansky, Vincent Pair, Mekeshia Bates, Shirley M. Moore, Mark Splaine, Stuart C. Gilman

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Abstract

The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project is enhancing the emphasis on quality care and patient safety content in nursing schools. A partnership between QSEN and the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars program resulted in a unique experiential, interdisciplinary fellowship for both nurses and physicians. This article introduces the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars program and provides examples of learning activities and fellows' accomplishments. Interprofessional quality and safety education at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels is germane to improving the quality of health care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)24-32
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Nursing Care Quality
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
  • interprofessional education
  • patient safety
  • program development
  • quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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