Quality and Improvement and Evidence-Based Vet Nursing

Ensuring high standards of care and staying current with best practices is extremely important to the safety and welfare of our patients. This course delves into the vital concepts of quality improvement, offering a comprehensive guide on how to effectively implement clinical audits in your practice. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, participants will learn how to identify areas for improvement, develop and implement action plans, and measure outcomes to ensure continuous enhancement of patient care.

Whether you're a seasoned vet nurse or new to the field, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions and contribute to a culture of excellence within your veterinary practice.

Topics to be covered include:

• Introduction to quality improvement in veterinary nursing
• Principles of evidence-based veterinary nursing
• Understanding and conducting clinical audits; types, planning and designing and data collection methods
• Analysing audit results and implementing changes
• Monitoring and sustaining improvements
• Case studies: successful quality improvement projects
• Ethical considerations in clinical audits
• Developing a culture of continuous improvement in veterinary practices