Description
Discussion: Using Evaluation Tools to Assess Quality Improvement Efforts
Like most other things in life, outcomes are the bottom line with respect to measurement of success along the path of quality improvement. However, without a careful analysis of the link between access, process, and structure of care, improvements in outcomes seem unattainable.
Sadeghi, Barzi, Mikhail, & Shabot, 2013
In this Discussion, you consider how to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the results of quality improvement initiatives. In addition, you discuss the significance of evaluation and how you, as a nurse leader-manager, can contribute in an organization to the large-scale goal of facilitating quality improvement.
To prepare:
- Review methods for measuring and evaluating quality improvement efforts presented in the Learning Resources. Pay particular attention to how and why it is important to measure outcomes.
- Select one evaluation tool and analyze its benefits and relevance for the quality improvement plan you are developing for your Course Project.
- Consider how you, as a nurse leader-manager, can use the results from the evaluation to support the organizations overarching goals for quality improvement.
By Day 3
Post a brief description of the evaluation tool that you selected. Explain the benefits of applying this tool as part of your quality improvement plan in the Course Project. Also explain how you could use the results from the evaluation to support the organizations overarching goals for quality improvement.
Read a selection of your colleagues responses.
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