QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Discussion 3
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Discussion 3
Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay about quality improvement an abstract is required . Include the following points in your essay:
1. Describe which accrediting body would be most appropriate for your health care organization.
2. Summarize the requirements to obtain accreditation.
3. Based on your research and experience, what performance or quality metrics could you focus on for a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body?
4. How does the quality performance financially impact the organization?
Include at least three references, including the textbook:
Penner, S. J. (2017). Chapter 1 Economics of Health care. In Economics and financial management for nurses and nurse leaders, third edition, Springer Publishing Company.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA 7th edition Style Guide
This assignment uses a rubric (BELOW). Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Quality Improvement Essay – Rubric
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Appropriate Accrediting Body
16.2 points
Criteria Description
Appropriate Accrediting Body
5. Excellent
16.2 points
The essay skillfully describes in a well-researched manner what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization.
4. Good
14.9 points
The essay vaguely describes what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization. Little relevant or supportive research is included.
3. Satisfactory
14.26 points
The essay clearly describes what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization. Some relevant and supportive research is included.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.96 points
The essay soundly describes in a well-researched manner what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not adequately describe what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization. No relevant or supportive research is included.
Obtaining Accreditation
16.2 points
Criteria Description
Obtaining Accreditation
5. Excellent
16.2 points
The essay substantially summarizes the requirements to obtain accreditation.QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Discussion 3
4. Good
14.9 points
The essay soundly summarizes the requirements to obtain accreditation.
3. Satisfactory
14.26 points
The essay clearly summarizes the requirements to obtain accreditation.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.96 points
The essay does not clearly summarize the requirements to obtain accreditation.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not adequately summarize the requirements to obtain accreditation.
Quality Improvement
15.3 points
Criteria Description
Quality Improvement
5. Excellent
15.3 points
The essay thoroughly and skillfully identifies what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
4. Good
14.08 points
The essay thoroughly identifies what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
3. Satisfactory
13.46 points
The essay clearly identifies what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.24 points
The essay does not clearly identify what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not sufficiently identify what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
Financial Impact
15.3 points
Criteria Description
Financial Impact
5. Excellent
15.3 points
The essay comprehensively describes how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
4. Good
14.08 points
The essay soundly describes how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
3. Satisfactory
13.46 points
The essay clearly describes how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.