What are the Common Metrics Used in Nursing Benchmarking?
Common metrics used in nursing benchmarking include:
- Patient Satisfaction: Measures how satisfied patients are with the care they receive. - Infection Rates: Tracks the incidence of healthcare-associated infections. - Nurse Turnover Rates: Monitors the rate at which nursing staff leave the organization. - Patient Outcomes: Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care on patient health outcomes. - Medication Errors: Records the frequency and severity of errors in medication administration.