1. In the last century, what historical, social, political, and economic trends and issues have influenced today’s health-care system? 2. What is the purpose and process of evaluating the three aspects of health care: structure, process, and outcome? 3. How does technology improve patient outcomes and the health-care system? 4. How can you intervene to improve quality of care and safety within the health-care system and at the bedside? 2. Select one nonprofit organization or one government agencies that influences and advocates for quality improvement in the health-care system. Explore the Web site for your selected organization/agency and answer the following questions: • What does the organization/agency do that supports the hallmarks of quality? • What have been the results of their efforts for patients, facilities, the health-care delivery system, or the nursing profession? • How has the organization/agency affected facilities where you are practicing and your own professional practice?
A nurse manager is reviewing occurrence reports of medical errors over the last six months. The nurse manager knows that medical errors are not the only indicator of quality of care. They are, however, a pervasive problem in the current health care system and one of the greatest threats to quality health care. The nurse manager is putting together a list of possible solutions to decrease the number of occurrences of medication errors.
1. Recognizing that health care errors affect at least one in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization’s World Alliance for Patient Safety and the Collaborating Centre identified priority program areas related to patient safety. What are the patient safety program areas the nurse manager should consider for implementation?
2. Describe the Joint Commission 2017 National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals.
3. Discuss the Institute of Medicine’s four-pronged approach to reducing medical mistakes?
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