Developing nursing: the contribution to quality

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to examine the concept of a nurse development unit and its impact on the quality of nursing practice.

Design/methodology/approach

The study uses the Nurse Development Unit at Tameside as an example and the implications for both the patients and nurses are explored.

Findings

The paper finds that initial assessments of the Unit and its impact on quality assurance have been very positive, with great emphasis being placed on the patient as a consumer of the quality provided.

Originality/value

The paper provides useful information on the development of quality assurance in nursing.

Citation

Wright, S.G. (2007), "Developing nursing: the contribution to quality", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860710721222