Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety DQ1 Discuss the value of complete and accurate documentation. Provide an example from the news or from your professional experience when documentation has proven to be the key aspect in a legal case review. What laws and policies govern...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety DQ1 Discuss why we use quality improvement models. Provide a specific example to support your position. DQ2 Apply one of the quality improvement (QI) models you have read about to a QI issue in your professional life or based on...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety DQ1 Describe three different nationally accepted quality measures and benchmarks in your chosen practice setting. Explain the significance of these measures and benchmarks. Identify appropriate approaches used when measuring quality data in your chosen practice setting. DQ2 Using a minimum...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety DQ1 Describe ethical issues that are commonly associated with continuous quality improvement. As the Christian worldview promotes ethical behavior, explain how ethical principles informed by a Christian perspective might be beneficial for Christians and non-Christians alike regarding continuous quality...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Continuous Quality Improvement Process Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the purpose and use of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, address the following: Explain the need for CQI in health care. Describe methods of...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety National Patient Safety Initiatives Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to analyze national patient safety initiatives. Review the National Patient Safety Goals, and select one initiative that you are familiar with or have seen in practice. In a 750-1,000...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Benchmark - Technology and Medical Errors Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the use of technology in the reduction of medical errors. Identify a specific medical error and one of the types of technology that has been developed...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Just Culture and Culture of Safety Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to examine factors that contribute to a just culture and a culture of safety and how they are implemented within a health care organization. Identify a health...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety The Importance of Public Reporting Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to examine how publicly reported data influences internal quality improvement initiatives. Identify a specific health care organization of your choice. Review its Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and...
Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Application of the PDSA Model Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the application of a commonly used quality improvement model. Choose a quality improvement topic that interests you and conduct research on your selected topic. Using your...