Week 4 Flashcards
an unexpected medical problem that happens during treatment with a drug or other therapy
adverse event
a depiction of a program showing what it will do and what it is to accomplish; a series of “if-then” relationships that, if implemented as intended, lead to the desired outcomes.
logic model
uncovers underlying causes of an event or error by looking at enabling factors; concentrates on system and process factors, not individual factors
root cause analysis
The degree to which values on a set of scores are dispersed.
variation
An evaluation focusing on the process by which a program or intervention gets implemented and used in practice.
process analysis
The degree to which the research methods justify the inference that the findings are true for a broader group than study participants; in particular, the inference that the findings can be generalized from the sample to the population.
generalizability
is the interactive process of communicating knowledge to target audiences so that it may be used to lead change
dissemination
a philosophy to continuously make things better; application of best practice; can refine/improve with new knowledge produced.
quality improvement
the majority of medical errors result from faulty systems and processes, not individuals
U.S. Institute of Medicine 1999
proposed 3 types of measures for assessing the quality of healthcare: structures, processes, and outcomes
Donabedian’s Measures (1966)
compliance, financial management, performance improvement, continuous QI, monitoring and repeating
requirements for boards of health
steps to FADE QI model
focus analyze develop execute evaluate
Define and verify the process to be improved
focus (FADE model)
Collect and analyze data to establish baselines, identify root causes and point toward possible solution
analyze (FADE model)
Based on the data, develop action plans for improvement, including implementation, communication, and measuring/monitoring
Develop (FADE model)
