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Quality Management. By Christina Lauderman RN, BSN, CEN. Quality Objectives. The learner will be able to.. Define Quality Care Identify Standards of Care/Benchmarks Identify drivers of quality and their roles in the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.
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QualityManagement By Christina Lauderman RN, BSN, CEN
Quality Objectives The learner will be able to.. • Define Quality Care • Identify Standards of Care/Benchmarks • Identify drivers of quality and their roles in the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process. • Describe How Total Quality and Continuous Quality Management, Six Sigma, and Lean Six Sigma Addresses Quality.
Quality Objectives • Identify when an Incident report needs filed. • Perform a Chart Review on Given Stroke Charts • Develop a continuous quality improvement project on a nursing unit.
Quality Care • Right Care at the Right time to the Right Patient. • Compassionate/Empathetic • Competent • No Harm • Meets Standards • No Complications • Nondiscriminatory/Fair
QUALITY • Involves the pursuit of excellence in the delivery of care and ongoing prevention of potential errors • The degree to which patient care services increase the probability of desired patient outcomes and reduce the probability of undesired outcomes given the current state of knowledge (JCAHO, 2009)
Theoretical Framework • Florence Nightingale • Jean Watson- Theory of Caring • Dorothea Orem-Self care Deficit • June Larabee-Quality Theories
Drivers Of Quality • Medicare and Medicaid • The Joint Commission (JCAHO) • State regulators • Payers • Professional groups • Patients
Possible Reasons for Poor Care • Under Or Inexperienced Staff • Human Error • Time, Money, and Space Constraints • Attitude
Possible Reasons for Poor Care • Ineffective Communication • Complications • Inability To Meet Patient’s Expectations. • System Error
Standard of Care • Care Deemed Appropriate Based on Scientific Evidence and Expertise of Expert Professionals in that Area of Care. • Come From JCAHO, DOH, ANA, NLN, NIH, AHA, ATA, ABA, UPMC Standards, Medicare/Medicaid, Insurance Companies etc.
Where do we learn standards? • First learn standards in Nursing School. • Learn Policies and Procedures of Facility employed by. • As you incorporate Evidence Based Practice • As you become involved in Research.
Types of Standards • Structure Standards- Physical Environment, Organization • Process Standards-Delivery Of Care • Outcome Standards-The End Results
Quality Management Programs • After the Fact Identification • Prevention of Failed Standards and Problems • Based on Data Collection and Accountability • Uses Measurement Tools • Focus on “No Blame”
Total Quality Management(TQM) • 4 Characteristics • Customer/Client Focused • Total Organizational Involvement • Use of Quality Tools and Statistics for Measurement • Key Processes for Improvement Identified
Total Quality Management(TQM) • Customer Client Focused • Internal Clients • Employees, lab, housekeeping • External Clients • Patients, Visitors, Physicians • Insurance Companies
Total Quality Management(TQM) • Total Organizational Involvement • Team Approach • Empowerment of Employees • Management-Team
Total Quality Management(TQM) • Use of Quality Tools and Statistics for Measurement • Tools such as Graphs, charts • Statistic tools such as percentages, Probability
Total Quality Management(TQM) • Key Processes for Improvement Identified • Systems Related • Clinical • Managerial
TQM Continued • Plan, Do, Check, Act Cycle
Continuous Quality Improvement • TQM Philosophy CQI Process • Never Ending Process • Involves Evaluation, Actions, and a Mind Set to Constantly Strive for Excellence
Continuous Quality Improvement • 4 Key Players • Resource Group • Coordinator • Team Leader • Team
Components of Quality Management • Comprehensive Quality Management Plan • Multidisciplinary • Standards • Benchmarking • Critical Paths • Indicators
Components of Quality Management • Performance Appraisals • Intra/Interdisciplinary Assessments and Improvements
Quality Management Audits • Retrospective • Concurrent Peer Reviews Utilization Reviews Outcomes Management
Six Sigma Uses Quantitative Data As a Measure As a Goal
Six Sigma • As a Management System • Customer focus • Data Driven • Process Emphasis • Proactive Management • Boundary-less Collaboration • Aim for Perfection, Tolerate Failure
National Incentives • Institute of Medicine- To Err Is Human: • JCAHO- Patient Safety Goals • Institute of Healthcare Improvement
Medication Errors • Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time • Patients Involved In Own Care • Educate Patients About Medications • Errors Need Reported
Risk Management • Problem Focused- • Identify • Analyze • Evaluate Risks • Develop Plan
Risk Management • Education Based • Monitors Laws and Codes Related To Patient Safety. • Collects Data In Legal Complaints • Provides Reports to Administration, Medical Staff, and Board of Directors.
Incident Reporting • Incident • Actual or Potential Risk. • Document in Chart and in Incident Report. • Be Factual, Non Disciplinary, Honest • Case Followed Up by Risk Management
Incidents • Medication Errors • Falls • Complications from diagnostic or treatment procedures • Patient/Family dissatisfaction with care • Refusal of Treatment or to sign consent • Skin Breakdown • Iv Infiltrations
Blame Free Environment • Encourage Staff To Report Incidents • No Blame or Disciplinary Action Unless Absolutely Necessary • No Finger Pointing • Encourage a Culture of Safety and Quality
Handling Complaints • Clear Communication • Maintain Professional Caring Attitude • Listen to Complaints • Determine Expectations of Patient or Family • Quick Follow Up and Action
Handling Complaints • Personal Contact-Utilize Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor. • Maintain Safety For Yourself and For the Patient. • Make Restitution/Meet Expectations When Applicable.
Key Components • Meeting Standards Helps to Provide Quality • TCM- Philosophy Uses Plan, Do, Check, Act • CQM-Never Ending, Strive for Excellence. • Six Sigma- Reduce Waste Increase Productivity
KEY COMPONENTS • Risk Management Role in Quality • Increase Patient Safety • Incident Reporting • Handling Complaints
References • Textbook- Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing by Pearson • Google Images