Quality Improvement <3 Flashcards
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) quality aims to keep their patients… (6 aims) ?
- Safe
- Effective
- Patient-centered
- Timely
- Efficient
- Equitable
Of the 6 IOM aims, what does Safe mean?
avoiding injuring patients from the care that you need to give them
Of the 6 IOM aims, what does Patient-centered mean ?
providing respectful and responsive care based on the patient’s preferences, needs, and values, with the patient’s values guiding all clinical decisions
Of the 6 IOM aims, what does Effective mean?
providing services based on scientific knowledge to all who could benefit and refraining from providing services to those not likely to benefit (avoid underuse and overuse)
Of the 6 IOM aims, what does Timely mean ?
reducing waits or delays for both those who receive and give care
Of the 6 IOM aims, what does Efficient mean ?
avoiding waste including: waste of equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy
Of the 6 IOM aims, what does Equitable mean ?
providing care that does not vary in quality because of personal characteristics such as: gender, ethnicity, geographic location, and socioeconomic status
What are the 2 goals of Malpractice systems ?
- Financially compensate people who while seeking medical care have suffered injuries
- Prevent physicians and other health care personnel from negligently causing harm
What are the 4 malpractice reforms ?
- No-fault malpractice reform
- Enterprise Liability
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Tort Reform
Which of the 4 malpractice reforms are based on the “plane crash approach” ?
- No-Fault Malpractice Reform
- Enterprise Liability
Which of the 4 malpractice reforms are based on the “Car Crash approach” ?
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Tort Reform
what is the “car crash approach”?
a reactive approach; focus on immediate consequences than preventing future accidents
what is the “plane crash approach” ?
emphasis on protocols, or systemic changes after failure; learning from mistakes and improving the system
