Peer Review
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The purpose of Nursing Peer Review (NPR) is to maintain standards of nursing practice in a confidential, non-punitive manner while encouraging peer support. -
A process by which practicing RNs systematically assess and make recommendations about the quality and appropriateness of nursing care provided by their peers.
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Designed to provide a process for fact-finding, analysis, and study of events by nurses in a climate of collegial problem solving.
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Focused on obtaining all relevant information about an event and recommending corrective action.
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The Nursing Peer Review Committee will make recommendations that facilitate a nurse’s successful practice of high quality, competent nursing care.
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All of this work occurs solely among peers who are dedicated to an environment of CARE and CARING.
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Standards of Practice are defined by the Nurse Practice Act of Wisconsin, and Aspirus Wausau Hospital Professional Standards of Care.