Chapter 18 Evaluator

Evaluation Defined Examine, judge, or appraise Rating or assessment of the accuracy of a diagnosis Effectiveness of a plan of care Quality of care Clinical judgment

Evaluation versus Research Are goals achieved or needs met? Research New knowledge and results that can be generalized to other populations, conditions, or times

Cognitive Continuum Theory Applied to decision-making process Thought processes on a continuum Analytical to intuitive Professionals use both How much of each depends on situation

Types of Evaluations Evaluation of patient care Evaluation of the process by which the care is provided Evaluation of personnel providing care

Types of Evaluations

Effective Evaluation Identify criteria and standards Collect data relative to standards Interpret findings Document judgment Terminate, continue, or modify care

When to Evaluate Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation Conducted while program, policy, or protocol is being utilized Summative Evaluation After it is complete

Personnel Evaluation Self-evaluation Peer Delegated Care Formal Informal Peer Delegated Care

Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes Outcomes influenced by nursing interventions Creation of a language that labels nursing outcomes NOC