NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 3 Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initative Proposal

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Capella University

NURS-FPX 6016 Quality Improvement of Inter-professional Care

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Introduction

Greetings, my name is Norma, and I serve as a Registered Nurse at Valley Hospital. I extend a warm welcome to everyone joining this presentation focused on Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal. Today, we will delve into the analysis of our hospital’s dashboard metrics to identify areas for improvement and propose a Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal (QIIP) aimed at addressing medication adverse events.

Dashboard Metrics and Quality Improvement

Healthcare organizations worldwide utilize quality dashboards to provide clinical teams and managers with metrics and analytics for tracking care quality and planning improvement efforts. Recommended dashboard metrics include performance indicators, data quality, identification of causes, and communication strategies. Implementing dashboards can enhance local service delivery and inform health policy decisions (Randell et al., 2020; Salgado et al., 2022).

Dashboard Data Analysis and Healthcare Issue

To formulate the QIIP, we obtained data from Valley Hospital’s quality management department while ensuring compliance with patient privacy regulations such as the HIPAA Act. Analysis revealed key metrics including patient satisfaction, patient safety, treatment errors, and hospital readmission rates. Notably, medication errors emerged as a significant concern affecting patient satisfaction and safety, leading to adverse events and fatalities (Randell et al., 2020).

Selected Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal

In response to the identified healthcare issue of medication adverse events, we propose implementing the six sigma DMAIC model at Valley Hospital. This model, encompassing Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control stages, will target areas for improvement such as nursing practices, prescribing, and dispensing procedures to mitigate medication errors and enhance patient safety (Ahmed, 2019).

Evidence-Based Strategies

Evidence-based strategies to reduce medication-associated events include utilizing computerized provider order entry systems, involving clinical pharmacists in medication oversight, and adhering to the “Five Rights” of medication administration. Additionally, technologies like Barcode medication administration can further ensure accurate medication delivery (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2019).

Inter-professional Perspectives and Needed Actions

Inter-professional collaboration is essential for delivering effective and safe patient care. Collaboration among healthcare professionals, including hospital administration, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and IT specialists, is crucial for addressing medication errors and enhancing patient safety (Manias, 2018).

Effective Collaboration Strategies

Effective collaboration strategies, such as role clarification, promoting inter-professional values and ethics, and utilizing communication tools, are vital for improving inter-professional care quality. These strategies foster a collaborative environment conducive to achieving shared goals and enhancing patient safety (White-Williams & Shirey, 2021).

Conclusion

In conclusion, analyzing dashboard metrics revealed medication errors as a significant concern at Valley Hospital. Through the proposed QIIP and inter-professional collaboration, we aim to address these issues, improve patient safety, and enhance the quality of care provided. By implementing evidence-based strategies and fostering effective collaboration, we strive to create a safer and more efficient healthcare environment. Thank you for your attention, and I welcome any questions you may have.

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2019, September 7). Medication errors and adverse drug events https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/medication-errors-and-adverse-drug-events 

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Manias, E. (2018). Effects of interdisciplinary collaboration in hospitals on medication errors: an integrative review. ResearchGate, 17(3). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322284148_Effects_of_interdisciplinary_collaboration_in_hospitals_on_medication_errors_an_integrative_review 

NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 3 Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initative Proposal

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NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 3 Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initative Proposal