Description
Paper:
Select a quality topic in healthcare from the list below. Prepare a summary document using the table format below. The table should be single spaced and no more than 3-4 pages in length (11 to 12 point font). Except in the case of titles, use complete sentences, i.e., write using narrative format. Include a cover page and a list of references (this is separate from the summary pages).
Select from the following quality topics. NOTE: If there is another related topic that you would like to write on, please get approval from your Professor.
- Medical Errors
- Quality and Disparities
- Patient Safety
- Quality/Core Measures
- Value-based Purchasing
- Pay for Performance (P4P)
HGMT420 Quality Topic Research Summary | |
Student Name | Type your name here. |
Quality Topic | Provide the name of the quality topic chosen. |
Quality Topic Description | Provide a detailed description and origins of the quality topic chosen. Indicate in detail who is affected (and how) by this topic (healthcare providers, patients, healthcare organizations, etc.). |
Legislation | Research legislation and/or policies related to the quality topic chosen. Provide a detailed description of the policies/legislation. Describe the scope of the legislation and how it impacts the organization, providers, and patients. |
Regulatory | Research Regulatory Agencies that implement policies and enforce legislation related to the quality topic chosen. Discuss in detail at least three (3). |
Conclusion | Indicate any upcoming changes, regulations, etc. that will impact the quality topic chosen. What does the future hold for this issue? How should healthcare leaders manage this issue in their organizations? |
Explanation & Answer
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Attached.
Running head: PATIENT SAFETY
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Patient Safety
Author:
Institution:
PATIENT SAFETY
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Research Summary of the Quality Topic
PATIENT SAFETY
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Name of the Student
Quality Topic
Description of the
Quality Topic
Patient safety.
In healthcare, patient safety entails mechanisms that prevent injuries and accidents
against patients. This healthcare's principle help alienate possible errors and
infections during the caregiving process. In many countries, medical researchers
illustrate the magnitude of the harmful effects of clinical mistakes which include
lengthy patient hospitalizations, permanent injury or death. According to World
Health Organization, (2017), medical inaccuracies in the United States entail the
third leading cause of patient mortality. Additionally, one out of ten patients
encounters an injurious incidence while receiving care. Annually, there occur about
forty-three million patient safety concerns. Fusion of several unfavorable
conditions, for example, understaffing, inadequate healthcare commodities, poor
sanitation, and ineffective structures result in patient care issues. Both patients and
healthcare organizations suffer as a result of weak safety structures. The cost of
medication as a result of errors estimates to above forty billion American dollars
yearly. Permanent disability or loss of life impacts enormous psychological cost to
families and relatives. Healthcare safety is a global concern. Care services should
occur in clean environments with minimal infection risks. Appropriate use of
equipment, timely medication administration in addition to correct treatments
procedures vehemently assures patient safety (Runciman, Merry, & Walton, 2017).
Ensuring safety in patients requires high visibility and priority by professions in care
services.
Comprehensive policies, competent nursing professionals, strong leadership
capacity and patient involvement, contribute to ...
