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What is quality improvement and why do we have it ?

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What is quality improvement and why do we have it ?

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Utsw Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

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Broward Health "Patient Safety" Video. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org

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Compares results before and after the study is completed to see if the quality improvement outcome showed a significant improvement

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Compares results before and after the study is completed to see if the quality improvement outcome showed a significant improvement

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(Murray & Vess, 2016).

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Preventing IV infiltrations by promoting hourly rounding and effective communication and teaching to patients and staff members

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Preventing IV infiltrations by promoting hourly rounding and effective communication and teaching to patients and staff members

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(Major & Huey, 2016).

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Quality improvement projects are here to implement change and promote patient safety. The main outcome is the well being of the patient of the individual.  Quality improvement is an ongoing and continuous learning experience for all individuals. With these projects in place, as a team we can reach the highest potential for patient care.

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Evidence-based research that can reduce infection and promote safety 

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Evidence-based research that can reduce infection and promote safety 

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(Hang &  Park, 2015).

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Identifies what needs to be improved

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Helps reduce medical errors

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Allows for changes to be made to provide patients with the best care

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By: Meghan Oakley Myers