Assess the efficacy of quality improvement processes. Scenario. You lead the Assurance Think Tank, “Quality 4 Our System” comprised of several other leaders from within the Oakridge healthcare system. Some of the Assurance Think Tank members were debating the relevance of quality improvement initiatives and influences on patient safety and outcomes. During the meeting, you agreed to prepare an executive summary regarding quality improvement initiatives.
Instructions
Prepare an executive summary regarding current evidence based quality improvements and make recommendations to integrate evidence-based practices into the quality improvement initiatives. The summary should include the following information:
Differentiate between evidence-based practice and quality improvement processes.
Summarize common threats to quality and patient safety initiatives and the role quality improvement processes can neutralize these threats.
Develop a strategic plan based on a quality improvement model to address patient safety.
Sample Solution
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an evidence-informed approach to healthcare that focuses on the use of data, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes. It involves systematically seeking and evaluating the best available evidence from research studies and other sources to guide decisions about patient care.
Quality improvement processes are structured approaches used by healthcare organizations to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, efficiency, effectiveness, or patient experience. Quality improvement processes involve regular measurements of performance against established standards and implementation of changes based on those measurements. They also involve close collaboration between providers and patients to ensure all stakeholders have a shared understanding of expectations and desired outcomes.