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ATI Module
Quality Improvement (Exam 1)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adverse event | Any event that is not consistent with the desired or normal operation. |
| audit | Identifies errors or discrepancies of documentation of nursing care. |
| continuous quality improvement (CQI | An ongoing measurement, assessment, and improvement of quality initiatives to provide quality care and safety to clients utilizing the QI tools and models. |
| cost-effective | The minimal expense of dollars, time, and other elements used to achieve results. |
| cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) | Compares health care interventions to see which is most effective for the least amount of money without producing negative client outcomes. |
| evidence-based practice (EBP) | A problem solving approach to client care that uses the most accurate scientific evidence partnered with clinical expertise and client values. |
| histogram | A specific form of a bar chart that displays the distribution of continuous numerical value. |
| Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) | A data collection survey used to measure client's perception of their inpatient experience. |
| Leapfrog Group | A nonprofit organization that conducts free, annual surveys of hospitals and ambulatory care centers on a voluntary basis. Measurements included in the survey align with JC, CMS, and the CDC. |
| never event | An adverse event that should never occur. |
| outcomes | Includes measurable results that may be positive or negative. |
| plan–do–study–act (PDSA) model | A four-step process for quality improvement that includes plan, do, study, act. |
| process | Measures the mechanisms of the care provided. |
| process flow chart | A visual diagram used to clarify a complex process by providing a visual view of the steps in a sequential manner |
| quality assurance (QA) | Reactive, problem-driven measures to improve client outcomes and improve healthcare delivery. |
| quality core measures | Are standardized processes and best practices created to improve client care. |
| quality improvement (QI) | Proactive, process-driven, systematic actions to improve client outcomes and improve performance in healthcare delivery. |
| randomized controlled trial (RCT) | A research study in which study participants are randomly divided into 2 or more groups. After being assigned to groups, participants in one group receive the treatment being tested while clients in the other group receive a standard or control treatment. |
| risk management (RM) | The identification, evaluation and prioritization of risks to eliminate or mitigate their probability or severity or to leverage opportunities |
| root cause analysis (RCA | A systematic process that focuses on identifying the cause of an event and developing an action plan with strategies aimed at preventing future events. |
| run chart | A visual aid using lines to connect data points depicting how a process or information has changed over time. |
| sentinel event | Any event causing serious injury or death to a client in healthcare facility. Sentinel events can include, medication error, transfusing the wrong blood type, client suicide, or wrong-site surgery. |
| standardization | The process of creating and implementing consistent guidelines, methods, steps, processes, or practices that improve the quality of care and client safety. |
| structure | The condition or environment in which the care is provided |
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