Health Literacy Demands of Patient-Reported Evaluation Tools in Orthopedics: A Mixed-Methods Case Study
Conclusions:
Although the typical readability of both instruments was not exceedingly high, appropriate readability formula and assessment methods gave a more comprehensive assessment of true readability. In addition, participant feedback revealed the need to reduce jargon and improve formatting to lessen the health literacy demands on patients. As clinicians turn more toward patient-reported measures to assess health care quality, it is important to consider the health literacy demands that are inherent in the instruments they are given in our health systems. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Quality Management and Health Literacy Source Type: research
An Assessment of Organizational Health Literacy Practices at an Academic Health Center
Conclusions:
Survey responses indicate a need for improvements in health care practices to better assist patients with inadequate health literacy. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Quality Management and Health Literacy Source Type: research
VA Quality Scholars Quality Improvement Coach Model to Facilitate Learning and Success
Despite the increase in quality improvement (QI) education both in practice and in health professions' education, gaps exist in the usefulness and success of QI projects. Barriers to successful QI are a result of delays in implementation, teamwork issues, and lack of QI knowledge. These barriers can be addressed using a QI Coach. A QI Coach is an expert in QI principles who has excellent communication and collaboration skills, and is experienced with organizational policies. The purpose of this article is to (a) describe the VA Quality Scholars (VAQS) QI Coach Model that includes the role of a coach and effective coaching ...
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Coaching to Improve Quality Source Type: research
Characteristics of Volunteer Coaches in a Clinical Process Improvement Program
Conclusions:
A peer graduate volunteer coach model is a viable strategy for interprofessional quality improvement mentorship. Strategies that support repeat coaching and engage clinicians should be promoted to ensure an experienced and diversified group of coaches. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Coaching to Improve Quality Source Type: research
A Stewardship Program to Optimize the Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Pediatric Critical Care
Conclusion:
Implementation of the iNO Stewardship was successful at reducing overall iNO utilization. This quality improvement initiative helped us optimize practice and subsequently expand the methodology to inform the clinical indication for iNO. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Strategies for Quality Improvement Source Type: research
The Utility of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of Consultations in a Tertiary, Academic, Medical Center
Conclusion:
FMEA is an important and efficient tool for improving the consultation process in an academic medical center. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Strategies for Quality Improvement Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Discharge Timeout Checklist Improves Patient Education and Captures Discharge Process Errors
Conclusions:
A multidisciplinary discharge timeout directly involving the patient can be effective in targeting additional areas for patient education and in potentially reducing preventable adverse events. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - March 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Strategies for Quality Improvement Source Type: research
Call for Reviewers
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Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Call for Reviewers Source Type: research
Call for Papers
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Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Call for Papers Source Type: research
Information for Authors
No abstract available (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Information for Authors Source Type: research
Addressing Social Determinants to Improve Community Health
No abstract available (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Intermountain Advances Source Type: research
Establishing an Ambulatory Quality and Safety Oversight Structure
No abstract available (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Insights From the Armstrong Institute Source Type: research
Expanding the Presence of Primary Services at Rapid Response Team Activations: A Quality Improvement Project
Rapid response teams (RRTs) were implemented to provide critical care services for deteriorating patients outside of intensive care units. To date, research on RRT has been conflicting, with some studies showing significant mortality benefit and reduction in cardiac arrest events and others showing no benefit. However, studies have consistently showed improved outcomes when RRTs work closely with primary services. Baseline data analysis at our institution found that primary services were present only on 50% of RRT activations. This quality improvement project aimed to improve the presence of primary services during RRT act...
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Quality Improvement and Rapid Response Teams Source Type: research
A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce “Out-of-ICU” Cardiopulmonary Arrests in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India: A 2-Year Learning Experience
Quality Problem or Issue:
To assess impact of medical emergency team (MET) in reducing “out-of-ICU” cardiopulmonary arrests and identify barriers to its optimal utilization.
Initial Assessment:
Frequently observed critical clinical signs and laboratory values of “out-of-ICU” crashes were used to develop Amrita Early Warning Criteria.
Choice of Solution:
A physician-led MET was established to respond to code MET, activated by a primary nurse.
Implementation:
Rates of “out-of-ICU” cardiopulmonary arrests per 1000 admissions were compared in pre-MET (2013-2014) and post-MET periods (2014-2016) along wit...
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Quality Improvement and Rapid Response Teams Source Type: research
Evaluating and Improving the Efficiency of Patient Flow in the Bronchoscopy Suite in a Tertiary Care Center: A QI Project!
Conclusion:
The faculty and fellows' perceptions were translated into objective data, which serves as a first step in our division to improve the patient flow process in the bronchoscopy suite. Areas of delays were identified and our intervention resulted in significant improvement, but more work needs to be done to achieve a more efficient patient flow in the bronchoscopy suite while maintaining a safe patient care. (Source: Quality Management in Healthcare)
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - January 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Tags: Quality in Practices Source Type: research
