[COMPLETED] Quality improvement and measurement tools

This assignment aims to discuss how an individual’s role within a healthcare organization affects or influences the application of quality improvement and measurement tools.

Quality improvement and measurement tools are utilized by a wide range of professionals within a healthcare organization and may be applied differently depending on the nature of the professional’s work. The role of healthcare professionals can determine how they view quality initiatives, including the different measurement methods and types of quality improvement tools. Discuss these variations in the applicability of quality improvement and measurement tools concerning the professional’s area of focus and role within the health care organization.

Identification and discussion of what three quality measurement or improvement tools can be used to assess are thoroughly explored and clearly explained with relevant details and support.

A description of how the selected quality measurement tools could be used to measure quality by three health professionals is thoroughly explored and clearly explained with relevant details and support. Examples of an administrator, clinician, and physician are included.

The thesis should be comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. The thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, address the following points:

1. Identify three quality measurement/improvement tools and discuss the purpose or focus of each. What can these tools be used to understand or assess?
2. Describe how each of these quality improvement tools could be used to measure quality by at least three professionals in a healthcare organization. Include an example of at least one administrative health professional, a mid-level clinical provider, and a physician.

Include at least four scholarly references in addition to the textbook.

(Textbook) Johnson, J. K., & Sollecito, W. A. (2020). McLaughlin and Kaluzny’s continuous quality improvement in health care (5th ed). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284126594

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.