Outcome Measurements and Tools [WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6]
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
- Read Chapters 3, 4, and 5 from your course textbook, McLaughlin and Kaluzny’s Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care (5th ed.).
- Review the Allied Health: Evidence-Based PracticeLinks to an external site. video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5sU5H-IBSg
Measurements are part of process changes and quality improvements. However, measurements alone do not create improvements. A quality improvement system should include a data collection mechanism, valid and reliable measures of outcomes, and a collection of tools or methodologies with ongoing efforts. It is also vital that the measurement strategies will accurately capture whether evidence-based care has been delivered to the patients.
In your initial post,
- Describe the importance of continuous quality improvement in health care outcomes.
- Assess the importance of evidence-based practice in improving the quality of care. Be sure to provide an example of evidence-based practice.
- Discuss challenges in collecting and analyzing quantitative data when assessing quality health care outcomes.
- Review one quality improvement tool or methodology. Be sure to describe your selected tool or methodology and its applications.
Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words. Support your response with at least one scholarly source published within the last 5 years in addition to the course text. For guidance, you can refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. and APA StyleLinks to an external site. resources.
