Project Title
Date of Award
Summer 2022
Document Type
Final DNP Paper
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Family Nurse Practitioner
Department
Nursing
Faculty Chair
Dr. Jolie Wildinger
Preceptor
Teresa Price PA-C
Mentor
Nanette Mudiam
Abstract
Background: Checklists are commonly used in many healthcare settings to validate one’s competency in a skill or task. Competency is essential to help reduce human errors and prevent patient harm, improving patient outcomes while carrying out evidence-based care.
Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to improve patient care, patient care outcomes, and workflow efficiency in a charitable clinic by identifying strengths and opportunities for growth among the staff and volunteers through a competency evaluation tool utilizing a skills checklist.
Methods: This quality improvement project included implementing a competency evaluation tool with a skills checklist for staff and volunteers in a charitable clinic.
Results: Significant findings included an increased understanding of the workflow, job responsibilities, and skills required in the patient care area. The project findings also demonstrated increased knowledge and confidence in performing the skills needed.
Conclusion: A competency evaluation tool and skills checklist can be used to validate one’s knowledge and the ability to perform specific skills while improving workflow processes. However, much research remains needed to further these findings and contribute to the current evidence.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Jillian England, "Improving Workflow Efficiency in a Medical Clinic Utilizing a Competency Evaluation Tool with Skills Checklist" (2022). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 54.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_nursing/54