The Power of Constancy: Why Nursing’s 24/7/365 Presence Drives Quality, Safety, and High Reliability
January 9, 2026
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Meghan Hayes
In this insightful article, Michelle Hilburn, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, AVP Quality, Compliance & Standards at Vastian, explores the concept of nursing constancy—the uninterrupted vigilance and accountability nurses bring to every moment of patient care. Rather than emerging only during survey windows, constancy is woven into daily practice, enabling early detection of risks, sustained compliance, and stronger clinical outcomes.
About Vastian
Founded in 1995, Vastian provides the leading SaaS-based quality management software for clinical laboratories and hospitals in the country. We offer support for more than 5,000 healthcare facilities in all 50 states, 50 countries, all 7 continents, and over 500,000 clinical professionals each year. With our proprietary platform, we provide a full suite of solutions from document and compliance management to enterprise and individual education and CEUs, as well as readiness assessments to ensure preparedness for compliance agency regulations and certification. Vastian is a private equity backed, fast-growing business based in Lawrenceville, GA, outside Atlanta.