Homework: Quality Improvement
Length: 4 pages.
The purpose of this homework is to (i) provide examples of a quality improvement initiative or patient safety issue in any healthcare delivery setting, (ii) explore the contributing factors for this adverse medical outcome, (iii) apply quality improvement theories and philosophies to a healthcare management project, (iv) demonstrate an understanding of quality improvement tools by correctly choosing and using them in specific cases, and (v) recognize the extent of problems of patient safety in medical care.
Criteria for the Paper
• Identify any existing quality concern or an existing patient safety issue and provide the rationale for choosing this issue.
• Explain the background and scope of the problem.
• Analyze the issue based on the appropriate quality philosophy.
• Identify the regulatory guidelines, internal and/or external benchmarks, or evidence-based practice standards surrounding the issue-explain what that expectation is and why.
• Use the appropriate quality improvement tools to improve the quality outcome.
• Describe how you could or will get involved in this initiative to make a difference and move it forward to enactment.
• Summarize the content in concluding statements.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.