31 Aug Position Paper
Familiaritywith key quality improvement organizations is essential to a well-roundedhealth care professional. For this assignment, you are required to access theNQF website and then critically analyze the DMAIC process central to Six Sigm
a. As a qualityimprovement specialist, the organization is looking for your expert opinion ona debate among members of a quality improvement team who have formed threedistinct positions:
1. DMAIC(Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) approach to improvement outlined inthe Six Sigma methodology.
2. Someteam members believe that by using measures reviewed by the National QualityForum (NQF), the team does not have to concern itself with the Define andMeasure phases of the Six Sigma methodology, since these steps are essentiallyembedded in the NQFs review process.
3. Othersdisagree, arguing that the NQF simply provides an avenue for clinicians toshare clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and is not a substitute for theDefine and Measure steps.
Access theNQF website () and review the Setting Priorities and Measuring Performancetabs found at the bottom of the homepage. Based on your review of the NQF siteand your understanding of Chapter 7 in the Lighter textbook. Detailing your opinion regarding the need toinclude the Define and Measure phase of the DMAIC process or not. Use at least 3peer-reviewed, scholarly resources as well as biblical integration to supportyour positions.
