Assignment
Write a 5 to 7 pages paper on a quality improvement initiative (CAUTI)
1. Analyze a current QI initiative in a health care setting.
a. Identify what prompted implementation of the QI initiative.
b. Evaluate problems that arose during the initiative or problems that were not addressed.
2. Evaluate the success of a current QI initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures as required to meet national, state, or accreditation requirements.
a. Identify the core performance measurements related to successful treatment or management of the condition.
b. Evaluate the impact of the quality indicators on the health care facility.
3. Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to the success of actions used in the QI initiative as they relate to functionality and outcomes.
4. Recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand outcomes of a current quality initiative.
5. Ensure your analysis conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.