Effects of the Quality Control Circle Applied in the Quality Control of Nursing Records of Critically Ill Patients

Abstract

AbstractObjective. To discuss the effects of the quality control circle applied in the quality control of nursing records of critically ill patients. Methods. A quality control circle team was set up, taking “to improve the quality of nursing records of critically ill patients” as the theme, to analyze the major influences attributing to the quality of the nursing records, set goals, take corrective measures, evaluate the achievements, and so on. Results. After the quality control circle was set up, the number of Grade A nursing records of critically ill patients increased (P < 0.01), and the numbers of Grade B and Grade C nursing records of critically ill patients decreased (P < 0.01); the satisfaction over the quality control of nursing records increased from 92.2% to 97.8% (P < 0.01). Conclusion. The quality control circle is capable of effectively improving the quality of nursing records of critically ill patients.