Main description:

This text will act as a quick quality improvement reference and resource for every role within the healthcare system including physicians, nurses, support staff, security, fellows, residents, therapists, managers, directors, chiefs, and board members. It aims to provide a broad overview of quality improvement concepts and how they can be immediately pertinent to one's role. The editors have used a tiered approach, outlining what each role needs to lead a QI project, participate as a team member, set goals and identify resources to drive improvements in care delivery. Each section of the book targets a specific group within the healthcare organization. Pocket Guide to Quality Improvement in Healthcare will guide the individual, as well as the organization to fully engage all staff in QI, creating a safety culture, and ultimately strengthening care delivery.

Contents:

Section I: QI for the Front Line StaffCare Delivery: Patient Family Center CareIntroduction and History of HC QualityPDSA for ChangeIntroduction & History of Safety in HCCulture of Safety (Reporting and Teamwork)Section II: QI for the Professional StaffCare Delivery: Patient Family Centered CareIntroduction & History of HC QualityModel for ImprovementPDSA for ChangeSection III: QI for Leadership StaffCare Delivery: Patient Family Centered CareHealthcare LeadershipQuadruple AimCreating Organizational Foundation for Quality and Safety: Organizational Readiness and Role of Organizational LeadershipIntroduction and History of HC QualityModel for ImprovementPDSA for ChangeUsing Date to Drive ChangeLeading QIIntroduction & History of Safety in HCErr, Harm, & Human FactorsCulture of SafetyResponding to Adverse EventsSection IV: QI for Executive Leadership and Board MembersCare Delivery: Patient Family Centered CareQuadruple AimCreating Organizational Foundation for Quality and Safety: Organizational Readiness and Role of Executive LeadershipIntroduction & History of HC QualityModel for ImprovementPDSA for ChangeUsing Big Data to Drive ChangeIntroduction & History of Safety in HCErr, Harm, & Human FactorsCulture of SafetyExpectations for Responding to Adverse Events.