Question 1: To Err Is Human
For this discussion, review the IOM's report "To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System" (linked in Resources) and complete the following:
Discuss the findings identified in this report and the recommendations outlined by the IOM. Note: This report was published in 1999.
State whether advances in health care quality have been made as a result of the IOM recommendations. If yes, explain.
State whether new policies were formulated in response to this report. If yes, identify those policies and discuss the role those policies play in determining community wellness goals and objectives.
Use references and provide direct links
Question 2: Health Care Quality Policies
Identify one policy currently in place in the United States that addresses health care quality specifically related to your special population. You should not have discussed this policy in the first discussion in this unit.
Respond to the following:
- When was the policy developed? What are the key elements of this policy?
- Why was the policy put into place?
- Do you feel this policy has been effective in improving health care quality in the United States for your special population? Why or why not?
- How do you feel stakeholders could improve the overall success of this policy?
Provide references and links