Measures and Benchmarks: In this section, you will identify and evaluate the metrics that can be used to measure quality and patient safety at your organization.
A. Outline how current performance-improvement data and initiatives are tracked through the organization, starting at the department level. Consider using a visual aid to depict this through specific types of data.
B. Compare how the organization is doing in key safety measures using appropriate benchmark data.
C. Analyze the metrics to determine if the healthcare organization demonstrates compliance for accreditation standards.
D. Explain how reimbursement data is used to identify patient safety and quality issues. Consider the role of core measures in your response.
E. Explain the impact of reimbursement data on the accreditation status.
F. Describe the impact of reimbursement policies on patient safety and quality initiatives.
G. Discuss how leadership is involved in the dissemination and application of quality data at this healthcare organization.