1. Chapter 18
Evaluator

2. 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

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

4. 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

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

6. Types of Evaluations

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

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

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

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