3. How will Health IT eventually improve the quality of patient care?
a. Bar charts and quarterly reports
b. Getting information in real time to improve the quality of patient care
c. Expanding insurance coverage
d. None of the above
d Health information technologycan improve the quality of care patients recieve by averting medical errors,improving communication and boosting efficiency.
3. How will Health IT eventually improve the quality of patient care? a. Bar charts and...
according to the agency for health care research and quality the patient safety and quality improvement act of 2005 was created with distinct goals a) encourage development of patient safety organizations (PSOs) b) foster culture of safety c) identify and publicize solutions for risk and hazards associated with patient care d) all of the above
Discuss how a health information exchange can enhance patient safety and quality of care in an integrated health care delivery system.
How would the use of patient advocates bridge the gap of inadequate numbers of health care providers representing culturally diverse population groups? a. Speak to patients in their native language b. Coordinate services to meet the patients’ needs c. Resolve problems d. All of the above. The health care administrator is identifying ways to improve communication with non-English speaking patients. Which languages would the administrator target as being spoken by hospital employees? a. Russian b. Chinese c. Spanish d. None...
Discuss the Patient Centered Model. How can this concept be used to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction?
The Cleveland Clinic has embraced e-health technologies to improve patient engagement and quality of care. Reflect on the Cleveland clinic article (https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/5-ways-cleveland-clinic-improved-its-patient-engagement-strategies) and video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW5CZr6M-Wc&list=PLS2T6yuTM_51uM4YyPfVhNq-cchstFUkh&index=24) . Do you see any of these approaches at healthcare facilities where you work and/or receive care? What do you think are the major challenges to implementing these e-health technologies?
2. In the not too distant past, it was possible for a patient to receive almost all of his/her care from a sole physician who the patient trusted because the physician knew the patient’s health well. With healthcare becoming increasingly specialized, it is becoming rare for a patient to see only one physician. When a patient sees multiple physicians, _________ may be lost. To help ensure _________ and quality, physicians realize the importance of proper medical record keeping (i.e., past...
Chapter 22 Quality Patient Care Complete the following Critical Thinking Exercises 1. Identify three quality improvement activities that are being used in the facility where you have clinical or where you work(LPNS) 2. Develop a plan for quality improvement using the IOM report recommendations. 3. How does the QSEN initiative improve quality and safety in health care? 4. Identify provisions in the Affordable Care Act that improve the quality of care. 5. How do patient satisfaction survey findings affect quality...
Chapter 22 Quality Patient Care Complete the following Critical Thinking Exercises 1. Identify three quality improvement activities that are being used in the facility where you have clinical or where you work(LPNS) 2. Develop a plan for quality improvement using the IOM report recommendations. 3. How does the QSEN initiative improve quality and safety in health care? 4. Identify provisions in the Affordable Care Act that improve the quality of care. 5. How do patient satisfaction survey findings affect quality...
What does quality mean to different stakeholders within the health care industry (i.e. a patient, executive, clinician, insurance company or payer, etc.)? How do perceptions of quality differ among stakeholders?
What does quality mean to different stakeholders within the health care industry (i.e. a patient, executive, clinician, insurance company or payer, etc.)? How do perceptions of quality differ among stakeholders?