What is a quality improvement initiative?
Answer
Quality Improvement Initiatives defined by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration are " Quality improvement (QI) consists of systematic and continuous actions that lead to measurable improvement in health care services and the health status of targeted patient groups. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), which is a recognized leader and advisor on improving the Nation’s health care, defines quality in health care as a direct correlation between the level of improved health services and the desired health outcomes of individuals and populations".
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Reference:
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. (2011, March/April). Quality Improvement. Retrieved from https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/quality/toolbox/508pdfs/qualityimprovement.pdf