1- Discuss the Donabedian’s model of quality improvement. (3 paragraphs)
2- Choose two of the quality measures we discussed in class, provide a summary of what they are (structures, processes, and outcomes), measurement approach(s), and how to benchmark them locally and globally. (4 paragraphs)
3- Considering NDNQI as an example,
o Describe the nurse sensitive outcomes? (2 paragraphs)
Select any of the NDNQI patient outcomes, and describe the structure and process measures that NDNQI emphasize to standardize the measurement of the selected outcome. (4 paragraphs)
4- A new chief executive office wants to make sure that the guidelines of the Institute of Medicine are followed and Donabedian’s model of quality improvement is established. What should the CEO look for? (4 paragraphs).