NURS 2030 test 2: module 5 Questions and Answers 100%
Solved
Save
Terms in this set (39)
1. planning changes in processes or 2 quality improvement in health care includes
systems that will improve the client
outcomes, efficacy, and clinical
performance of related health care
practices
2. identifying and correcting problems to
improve outcomes
-minimize the chance of human error how do you identify and correct problems to improve outcomes? (3)
-standardize processes
-utilize data-driven decision making
-structure 3 categories of quality measurements
-process
-outcome
structure condition or environment in which care is provided; the "where"
process measures the mechanisms of care provided; the "process"
outcome measurable results; the "why"
identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks to eliminate or mitigate their
risk management
probability or severity and to leverage opportunities
protect clients, staff, and visitors from harm what is the goal of risk management?
adverse event an event not consistent with the desired or normal operation
a patient safety event that reaches the patient and results in death, permanent harm,
sentinel event
or severe temporary harm and intervention to sustain life
never event an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting
systematic process that focuses on identifying the cause of an event and developing
root cause analysis
an action plan with strategies to prevent future events
Solved
Save
Terms in this set (39)
1. planning changes in processes or 2 quality improvement in health care includes
systems that will improve the client
outcomes, efficacy, and clinical
performance of related health care
practices
2. identifying and correcting problems to
improve outcomes
-minimize the chance of human error how do you identify and correct problems to improve outcomes? (3)
-standardize processes
-utilize data-driven decision making
-structure 3 categories of quality measurements
-process
-outcome
structure condition or environment in which care is provided; the "where"
process measures the mechanisms of care provided; the "process"
outcome measurable results; the "why"
identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks to eliminate or mitigate their
risk management
probability or severity and to leverage opportunities
protect clients, staff, and visitors from harm what is the goal of risk management?
adverse event an event not consistent with the desired or normal operation
a patient safety event that reaches the patient and results in death, permanent harm,
sentinel event
or severe temporary harm and intervention to sustain life
never event an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting
systematic process that focuses on identifying the cause of an event and developing
root cause analysis
an action plan with strategies to prevent future events
