Implementing and Revising
From the two or three areas of potential
improvement you selected in Week 3, narrow your focus to one performance
improvement area. Use this area as the focus for your chosen organization to
develop a QI plan.
Research at least three various methodologies
for integrating QI strategies into performance measurements.
Research at least three information technology
applications–clinical decision support systems–as components of QI
management.
Research the involvement of benchmarks and
milestones in managing QI.
Write a
1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you complete the following:
·
Describe each
methodology you researched. What are the pros and cons of each methodology for
your chosen performance improvement area? Choose one of these methodologies for
your organizational QI plan. Explain why you chose this methodology over
others.
·
Describe each
information technology application you researched. How might these applications
be used to help improve the performance area you chose for your organization?
·
Explain how benchmarks
and milestones are involved in managing the use of quality indicators. Identify
three potential benchmarks and milestones from quality indicators that could be
used for your plan.
·
Describe how
performance and quality measures are aligned to an organization’s mission,
vision, and strategic plan in general. Then, describe how the measures are
aligned with the mission, vision, and strategic plan of your organization
Cite at least three sources to support your
information.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
