benchmarking assignment

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Identify a hospital where you work, have completed clinical rotations, or that supports your local community. Go to a website (options listed below- but certainly not all-inclusive) and compare the outcomes measures of that hospital with 2 other hospitals (can be local, regional or national).

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Identify a hospital where you work, have completed clinical rotations, or that supports your local community. Go to a website (options listed below- but certainly not all-inclusive) and compare the outcomes measures of that hospital with 2 other hospitals (can be local, regional or national). https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patientassessment-instruments/hospitalqualityinits/hospitalcompare.html http://www.leapfroggroup.org/compare-hospitals https://psnet.ahrq.gov/resources/resource/5940/publiclyavailable-hospital-comparison-web-sites-determination-of-usefulvalid-and-appropriate-information-for-comparing-surgical-quality Build a chart or table that compares the data for the 3 facilities on the following measures: a. Surgical care improvement / surgical infection prevention (pick a sub-section that interests you) b. HCAHPS (patient satisfaction) c. Pneumonia d. ED wait times Summarize the findings of the charts in a narrative. Why is benchmarking done? What did you learn? Develop a plan for improvement in 1 area where a hospital is below the state and / or national average. The submission should include a 3-4 page narrative and the charts in an appendix. This assignment should be submitted usaing APA format including a title and reference page. Benchmarking Grading Rubric Criteria Comparison of local hospital with 2 others. Table or Chart Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning 26-30 points All components of discussion prompt addressed. Welldeveloped viewpoint showing strong logical thinking, reasoning, and analysis with evidence and examples. 21-25 points Most components of discussion prompt addressed logical thinking, reasoning, and/or analysis for most part; viewpoint is supported with evidence and/or examples. 15 points Table only contains data for 2 of 3 categories 16-20 points Minimal components of discussion prompt addressed Ideas expressed are general in nature and/or occasionally may not be relevant. 11-15 points Minimal or no components of discussion prompt addressed. Ideas expressed lack depth, are off-topic and/or confusing to follow. Viewpoint, if given, is not supported with evidence or examples. 10 points Table only contains data from 1 of 3 categories 0 points Table or chart not included 11-15 points Postings reflects no evidence of understanding of assigned readings (or other materials). Short statements such as “I agree with…”. 12-13 points Posts show a below average/poor writing style in terms of appropriate standard English writing style, clarity, language used, and grammar. >5 APA errors 20 points Table or chart complete and accurate for all 3 categories Development of Performance Plan 26-30 points Very clear that readings (or other materials) were understood by incorporation into postings. 21-25 points Somewhat clear that readings (or other materials) were understood by incorporation into postings. 16-20 points Somewhat unclear that readings (or other materials) were understood by incorporation into postings. Writing Quality 18-20 points Posts show above average writing style and clear using standard English, characterized by elements of a strong writing style and basically free from grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. 0-1 APA errors. 16-17 points Posts show average writing style using standard English with little grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. 2-3 APA errors 14-15 points Posts show an average and/or casual writing style with some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage. 4-5 APA errors Total /30 /20 /30 /20 TOTAL POINTS (sum of all Criteria) /100 1
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