Homework: Addressing Patient Safety and Quality of Care Through Policy
Patient safety and quality of patient care are the focus of some of the largest changes within health care. IHI's Triple Aim initiative, as well as the Joint Commission and QSEN, are aimed at improving both the safety and quality of health care. This Homework gives you the opportunity to focus on your chosen policy issue for the Position Paper and to explore factors that adversely impact quality and safety.
For this Homework, review the following:
i. AWE Checklist (Level 4000)
ii. Walden paper template (no abstract required for AWE 4000)
iii. Resources on quality/safety
iv. Resources on health care outcomes
To prepare for this Homework:
i. Review the health care policy that you selected. (Needle exchange programs (some Federal funding available through CDC; approximately five states have legislation on NEPs) West Virginia (House Bill) HB 4344 Text is the policy chose.
ii. Analyze your selected policy in relation to patient quality of care and safety.
iii. Relate your policy to IHI Triple Aim initiatives.
Write a 2 to 3 pages paper utilizing the health care policy you selected.
Respond to the following prompts:
i. In what ways does your policy address safety, quality, or improved outcomes of care for patients?
ii. Does your policy do an effective job of addressing the issue? Why or why not? Be specific and use examples.
iii. Explain the role of the nurse in addressing the quality and safety standards within your policy.
iv. Based on your assessment of the effectiveness of your policy on patient safety and quality of care, as well as your research, what position do you plan to take in your Position Paper? Be specific on your viewpoint and reasoning.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.