Describe the quality improvement initiative and why it is important.

In this two-part assignment, you will describe a quality improvement initiative that is currently being monitored in your workplace. You will begin working on it this week and submit it in week 10. You will present your findings in the form of a PowerPoint that could presented at a professional conference.
Step 1 Research quality improvement initiatives in your workplace.
Research information about a quality improvement initiative in your workplace or in another clinical setting . Gather information about the initiative from individuals who actually collect and/or manage data for the initiative. If necessary, discuss with your nurse manager which initiatives are most important on your unit.
Step 2 Research quality improvement standards.
Using the Internet, review websites from organizations such as the Joint Commission or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and gather information on the standard for the initiative you identified in Step 1.
Step 3 Begin working on a 14- to 16-slide presentation.
Create your presentation by addressing the following points and make sure that you properly cite any resources used. Include a slide for each of the following:
Title page
Introduction
Conclusion
References
In addition to these four slides, each of the following bullet points should have its own slide.
Describe the quality improvement initiative and why it is important.
What evidence was used to determine that quality improvement was needed?
Explain what goal the initiative is trying to achieve.
What national standards are being met by addressing the initiative?
Which quality indicators will be used to measure the improvement in the initiative? Describe the quality indicators and how they support the initiative.
Explain who collects the data and what is done with the data/how it is used/who uses it.
Determine the agencies to which they report their information.
Determine nursing’s involvement in helping with the initiative.
Step 4 Add presenter’s notes.
Include brief talking points in the notes area for your slides. These notes should clarify/provide additional details about the information on the slides.
Step 5 Save your work and submit as one final presentation in week 10.

ANSWER
Title Slide

Quality Improvement Initiative: Reducing Hospital Readmissions

Presenter: [Your Name]

Date: [Date]

Introduction

Hospital readmissions are a significant concern for healthcare providers, as they can lead to increased costs, poorer patient outcomes, and decreased patient satisfaction. In an effort to reduce readmissions, our hospital has implemented a quality improvement initiative that focuses on identifying and addressing risk factors for readmission.

Slide 2: Importance of Quality Improvement Initiative

Readmissions are a major issue in healthcare, costing the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $26 billion annually.
Readmissions can also lead to poorer patient outcomes, as patients who are readmitted are more likely to experience complications and have longer hospital stays.
Reducing readmissions is a critical part of improving patient care and reducing costs.
Slide 3: Evidence for Quality Improvement

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that patients who were discharged with a transitional care plan were 20% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.
Another study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that patients who received a home visit after discharge were 16% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 90 days.
Slide 4: Goal of the Initiative

The goal of our quality improvement initiative is to reduce hospital readmissions by 10% within one year.

Slide 5: National Standards

Our quality improvement initiative is aligned with the following national standards:

The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP)
Slide 6: Quality Indicators

The following quality indicators will be used to measure the improvement in the initiative:

Readmission rate within 30 days of discharge
Readmission rate for specific diagnoses
Length of stay for readmitted patients
Slide 7: Data Collection and Use

Data for the initiative will be collected from the following sources:

Electronic health records (EHRs)
Patient discharge records
Readmission data from the hospital’s billing department
Data will be used to identify trends, track progress, and make changes to the initiative as needed.

Slide 8: Agencies Reported To

The following agencies will be reported to:

The Joint Commission
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The state department of health
Slide 9: Nursing Involvement

Nurses are playing a key role in the initiative by:

Identifying patients at risk for readmission
Providing education and support to patients
Coordinating care with other healthcare providers
Slide 10: Conclusion

Our quality improvement initiative is making progress in reducing hospital readmissions. We are confident that we will achieve our goal of reducing readmissions by 10% within one year.

References

[List of references used in the presentation]