Hourly 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Institute of Medicine list of health care weaknesses?
A
- overcomplicated
- uncoordinated
- steps with patient “handoffs”
- wastes resources
- leaves voids in coverages
- lost information
- failure to build on the strengths of all health professionals involved so care is appropriate, timely and safe
2
Q
What are the Institute of Medicine list of health care 6 items for improvement?
A
- safe
- effective
- patient-centered
- timely
- efficient
- equitable
3
Q
What are the Institute of Medicine list of health care 6 challenges?
A
- reengineered care processes
- effective use of information technologies
- knowledge and skills management
- development of effective teams
- coordination of care across patient- conditions, services, sites of care over time
