NUR 630 Benchmark – Outcome and Process Measures
Assessment Description
In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, consider the outcome and process measures that can be used for CQI. Include the following in your essay:
- At least two process measures that can be used for CQI.
- At least one outcome measure that can be used for CQI.
- A description of why each measure was chosen.
- An explanation of how data would be collected for each (how each will be measured).
- An explanation of how success would be determined.
- One or two data-driven, cost-effective solutions to this challenge.
Use a minimum of three peer-reviewed scholarly references as evidence.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
MSN Leadership in Health Care Systems
6.5: Generate data-driven, cost-effective solutions to organizational challenges.
Resources
Data-Driven Quality Improvement, Culture Change, and the High Reliability Journey at a Special Hospital for People With Medically Complex Developmental Disabilities
Read “Data-Driven Quality Improvement, Culture Change, and the High Reliability Journey at a Special Hospital for People With Medical
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Key Questions When Choosing Health Care Quality Measures
Read “Key Questions When Choosing Health Care Quality Measures,” located on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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Applying the Pareto Principle and a Targeted Education Intervention Following Audit and Feedback to Drive Behavior Changes in the Use of Technology
Read “Applying the Pareto Principle and a Targeted Education Intervention Following Audit and Feedback to Drive Behavior Changes in t
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Sepsis and Septic Shock After Craniotomy: Predicting a Significant Patient Safety and Quality Outcome Measure
Read “Sepsis and Septic Shock After Craniotomy: Predicting a Significant Patient Safety and Quality Outcome Measure,” by Zhang, L
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Developing a Data-Driven Approach in Order to Improve the Safety and Quality of Patient Care
Read “Developing a Data-Driven Approach in Order to Improve the Safety and Quality of Patient Care,” by Cascini, Santaroni,&
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Select Health Care Quality Measures for a Consumer Report
Explore the Select Measures to Report page of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website.
Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Review Chapters 2 and 4 in Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement.
Using the Quality Improvement (QI) Tool Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to Examine Implementation Barriers to Common Workflows in Integrated Pediatric Care
Read “Using the Quality Improvement (QI) Tool Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to Examine Implementation Barriers to Common
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Measuring Nursing Care Value, Big Data, and the Challenges of Estimating Causal Effects
Read “Measuring Nursing Care Value, Big Data, and the Challenges of Estimating Causal Effects,” by Perraillon, Welton,
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Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care
Read Chapter 4 in Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care.
Benchmark – Outcome and Process Measures – Rubric
Process Measures
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Process Measures
Outcome Measures
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Outcome Measures
Description of Why Each Measure Was Chosen
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Description of Why Each Measure Was Chosen
Explanation of How Data Would Be Collected for Each Measure
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Explanation of How Data Would Be Collected for Each Measure
Explanation of How Success Would Be Determined
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Explanation of How Success Would Be Determined
Data Driven, Cost-Effective Solutions (C6.5.)
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Data Driven, Cost-Effective Solutions (C6.5.)
Scholarly Sources
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Thesis Development and Purpose
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Thesis Development and Purpose
Argument Logic and Construction
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Argument Logic and Construction
Mechanics of Writing
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Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
Format/Documentation
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Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,