Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Joshi, M. S., Ransom, E. R., Nash, D. B., & Ransom, S. B. (Eds.). (2014). The healthcare quality book: Vision, strategy, and tools (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.
- Chapter 4, “Quality Improvement: The Foundation, Process, Tools, and Knowledge Transfer Techniques” (pp. 83–107)
Griffith, J. R. (2015). Understanding high-reliability organizations: Are Baldrige recipients models? Journal of Healthcare Management, 60(1), 44–61.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
May, E. L. (2013). The power of zero: Steps toward high reliability healthcare. Healthcare Executive, 28(2), 16–18, 20, 22.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
American Nurses Credentialing Center. (2008). A new model for ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program. Retrieved from http://www1.va.gov/nursing/docs/ANCC_NewMagnetModel.pdf
NIST. (2016). Baldridge: (Im)Prove your performance: The 28th Annual Quest for Excellence Conference. Retrieved from http://www.nist.gov/baldrige/
Swensen, S., Pugh, M., McMullan, C., & Kabcenell, A. (2013). High-impact leadership: Improve care, improve the health of populations, and reduce costs. IHI White Paper. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.ihi.org/resources/pages/ihiwhitepapers/highimpactleadership.aspx
The Leapfrog Group. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.leapfroggroup.org/
Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ismp.org/
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.ahrq.gov
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.IHI.org
The old adage, “form follows function” describes considering the importance of what you are trying to accomplish before you decide how to get there. It is important to remember that you have to have the will to improve, ideas about alternatives to the status quo, and make it real—execute (Nolan, 2007).
In this Discussion, you will describe strategic health care quality initiatives in two organizations attempting to accomplish their goals and objectives in quality improvement. You will also examine the purpose of the initiatives(s) and share the issues and opportunities for improvement, as well as address any elements crucial to improving quality in your health care organization or one you are familiar with.
To prepare:
Read and review the resources in the Learning Resources section as they relate to initiatives in strategic health care organizations.
Select ONE organization from each of the TWO groups listed:
Group I:
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
- Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
Group II:
- ANCC Magnet Recognition Program
- Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
- The Leapfrog Group
The Assignment:
In a 3- to 4-page paper (excluding title page and references):
- Describe strategic health care quality initiatives in two of the organizations. Compareand contrast the purposes of the initiatives.
- Analyze strategic quality issues and opportunities for improvement within the two organizations.
- Evaluatewhich elements of the initiatives are crucial to the quality-improvement opportunities of your health care organization or an organization with which you are familiar.
Note: Your Assignment must be written in standard edited English. Be sure to support your work with at least five high-quality references, including two from peer-reviewed journals. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. This Assignment will be graded using this rubric: Week 4 Assignment Rubric (PDF). Your Assignment should show effective application of triangulation of content and resources in your conclusion and recommendations.
By Day 7
Submit your Assignment.
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| EXCELLENT – above expectations | GOOD – met expectations | FAIR – below expectations | POOR – significantly below expectations or missing | |
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| Description and comparison of strategic health care quality initiatives |
18 (18%) – 20 (20%) The description and comparison show depth, breadth, triangulation and clarity in critical thinking. |
16 (16%) – 17 (17%) The description and comparison fully addresses the purposes of the initiatives. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%) The description and comparison lacks depth, breadth, triangulation and clarity in critical thinking. |
0 (0%) – 13 (13%) The description and comparison does not address (zero points) or poorly addresses the purposes of the organizations. |
| Analysis of the strategic quality issues and opportunities for improvement within the two organizations |
22 (22%) – 25 (25%) The analysis shows depth, breadth, triangulation and clarity in critical thinking. |
20 (20%) – 21 (21%) The analysis fully addresses the strategic quality issues and opportunities for improvement within the two organizations |
18 (18%) – 19 (19%) The analysis lacks depth, breadth, triangulation and clarity in critical thinking. |
0 (0%) – 17 (17%) The analysis does not address (zero points) or poorly addresses the strategic quality issues and opportunities for improvement within the two organizations |
| Evaluation of the elements of the initiatives which are crucial to the quality improvement opportunities of a healthcare organization. |
32 (32%) – 35 (35%) The evaluation shows depth, breadth, triangulation and clarity in critical thinking. |
28 (28%) – 31 (31%) The evaluation fully addresses the elements of the initiatives which are crucial to the quality improvement opportunities of a healthcare organization. |
25 (25%) – 27 (27%) The evaluation lacks depth, breadth, triangulation and clarity in critical thinking. |
0 (0%) – 24 (24%) The analysis does not address (zero points) or poorly addresses the elements of the initiatives which are crucial to the quality improvement opportunities of a healthcare organization. |
| Writing |
18 (18%) – 20 (20%) The paper is well organized, uses professional tone, contains original writing and proper paraphrasing, contains very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and is fully consistent with graduate level writing style. |
16 (16%) – 17 (17%) The paper is mostly consistent with graduate level writing style and may have some spelling and writing errors. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%) The paper is somewhat consistent with graduate level writing style and may have some spelling, and writing errors. |
0 (0%) – 13 (13%) The paper is well below graduate level writing style expectations for organization, professional tone and writing, or shows heavy reliance on quoting. |
| Total Points: 100 |
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