In this assignment, the student will need to address the following healthcare quality initiatives in a short application paper: 2 pages. 

TOPIC: Healthcare quality initiatives.  

Explain the pay-for-performance quality initiatives under the Medicare Part A and Part B systems.  

Describe the important characteristics of screening tests and how they are used in both private and community health as a quality initiative.  

Go to CMS Hospital Compare, find a hospital in your area and describe your findings on its quality measures. See: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/ 

In this assignment, the student will need to address the following healthcare quality initiatives in a short application paper: 2 pages. 

TOPIC: Healthcare quality initiatives.  

Explain the pay-for-performance quality initiatives under the Medicare Part A and Part B systems.  

Describe the important characteristics of screening tests and how they are used in both private and community health as a quality initiative.  

Go to CMS Hospital Compare, find a hospital in your area and describe your findings on its quality measures. See: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/ 

In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (900 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:

1. The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.

2. The target population or audience.

3. The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.

4. The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.

5. The cost or budget justification.

6. The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style, and abstract is required

In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (900 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:

1. The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.

2. The target population or audience.

3. The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.

4. The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.

5. The cost or budget justification.

6. The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style, and abstract is required

Module 10 Written Assignment – Web Scavenger Hunt

Points/Grading Rubric:

Criteria

Points

Identifies goal selected from NPSG (Joint Commission Website)

Lists three methods identified to meet NPSGs

Select and discuss impression of “Speak” video

Address whether the “Speak Up” video will change patient outcomes

List reasons why you think that people don’t wash their hands

Discuss how hand washing relates to patient safety

Provide strategies for improving hand hygiene in patients and in providers

Grammar, APA and Organization

The first link takes you to The Joint Commission website
You will notice that National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) are separated by type care provided. Choose the long term care link.

1. Choose one of the goals listed and list three ways you might be able to meet that goal.

The next link will take you to the “Speak Up” initiative.

1. Choose and view one of the videos. In a paragraph discuss your impression of the videos and if you think that they will improve patient outcomes.

A NSPG that is threaded into every health care setting is HAND HYGIENE.

1. Search and explore the Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization websites for hand washing/hand hygiene. Are you surprised at the volume of information? Provide a list of the reasons you think that people don’t wash their hands. How does hand washing relate to patient safety? What can be done to improve hand hygiene in patients and in providers?
2. Here are some helpful links:
   1. Hand Hygiene
   2. Clean Care is Safer Care