Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)
How will you know if your patient safety and quality project is meeting its objectives? Peter Drucker once said “What gets measured, gets managed.” In this course, students will learn why measurement is critical to quality improvement work. Equally important, they will learn which data sources provide the most meaningful information and tools for how and where to locate them. Finally, students will learn how to interpret data from their patient safety and quality projects to guide and modify them during implementation to maximize their chances of making a difference for patients.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 6 hours
- Course by Johns Hopkins University
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How will you know if your patient safety and quality project is meeting its objectives? Peter Drucker once said “What gets measured, gets managed.” In this course, students will learn why measurement is critical to quality improvement work. Equally important, they will learn which data sources provide the most meaningful information and tools for how and where to locate them. Finally, students will learn how to interpret data from their patient safety and quality projects to guide and modify them during implementation to maximize their chances of making a difference for patients.Modules
Performance Measurement in Patient Safety and Quality
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8
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
8
Videos
- Performance Measurement in Patient Safety and Quality
- Donabedian's Model
- Performance Measurement Domains
- Specifying a Performance Measure and Common Data Source for Measurement
- A Global Example of Performance Measurement in Healthcare: The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement
- Names to Know and Properties of a Good Measure
- Challenges with Performance Measurement
- Copy of Performance Measurement in Patient Safety and Quality
Public Reporting of Performance Measures
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10
Videos
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Hospital Compare
10
Videos
- History, Objectives, & Key Examples
- Evidence of Impact & Maximizing the Benefits
- Hospital Readmissions
- HCAHPS
- Hospital Mortality
- HAIs
- Hospital Compare
- Interview with Renee Demski
- Exploring the Leapfrog Group
- Exploring My NHS
Interpreting Data and Telling Data's Story
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6
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
6
Videos
- Introduction
- Analysis Methods: Overview
- Analysis Methods, Inferential Tools
- Analysis Methods: Case Study
- Visualization
- Case Study on Visualization
From Data to Action and Iteration
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5
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 4 Quiz
5
Videos
- A Mixed Methods Approach
- Use of Quantitative & Qualitative Data in QI Projects
- Case Study: Improving Family Engagement in FCR
- Using Data & Measures to Evaluate the Success of an Improvement Project
- Case Study: Improving Medication Reconciliation on Hospital Admission
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Discover how to measure the effectiveness of your patient safety and quality improvement initiatives with this foundational course. Guided by expert insights, you'll explore the critical role of measurement in enhancing healthcare outcomes, inspired by Peter Drucker's philosophy, “What gets measured, gets managed.” This course provides essential knowledge on identifying the most impactful data sources and utilizing tools to locate them effectively. You will also gain skills in interpreting project data, allowing you to adapt and optimize your strategies during implementation for maximum patient benefit. With a comprehensive 360-minute duration, this course is ideal for healthcare professionals aiming to improve patient care. Start learning today on Coursera with a Starter subscription and take the first step towards making a significant difference in healthcare quality and safety.
Matt Austin