Overall Purpose:

This activity presents detailed information on the metrics, definitions, data collection requirements and other specifications of the ORYX ©  measures. 

 Nurses with detailed knowledge of the national quality metrics will be able to contribute to healthcare quality improvement at their workplace.  This knowledge can also be utilized during the nurse’s career development while pursuing certification in healthcare quality (CPHQ).

After studying the materials, the learner will be able to

•  Identify data collection issues with NPSG and the ORYX©  measures.
• Analyze causes for negative trends in NPSG and ORYX©  measures at their home facility. 

Continuing Education:  Nursing contact hours have been applied for through the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center ’s Commission on Accreditation.

 This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete and offers 2.0 contact hours for successful conmpletion.