Unit 4 Discussion

Research two hospitals on the Medicare Hospital Compare website, one with high quality and one with low quality, and discuss the differences in their quality performance and how to increase value to their services.

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Healthcare Operations and Quality Assessment.

Hospital readmission is the situation in which an individual who had been discharged by the healthcare staff is admitted again in the same hospital for a specified period of time. The rates of hospital readmission are being applied to measure the outcome of healthcare research as well as the benchmark for quality services for healthcare systems. Most of the healthcare centers have been punished under the patient protection and affordable act of 2010 if their readmission rates are higher than the stipulated rates.

Hospital Readmission as an Indicator of Poor Quality

If the experience is not up to the mark, then hospital does not receive Medicare reimbursement but if the experience is good, then they receive Medicare reimbursement (Zusman, 2012). Also, the relationship and trust enhances among the patients and the healthcare members (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2017). They are shared publicly, because many hospitals collect data regarding the patient satisfaction for their own internal purpose, though the HCAHPS scores are shared publicly among the hospitals so that they can be compared locally, regionally and

HCAHPS Score: Patient Experience and Hospital Revenues

A healthcare organization’s successful attempt at reducing the waiting times across all clinical departments results in positive impact on both patients as well as the market position of the organization.

Leadership Management

Impact of Reducing Patient Wait Times

This article provides a summary of various studies on sepsis management, care pathways, and clinical outcomes. The studies cover topics such as the sepsis six bundle, fluid bolus therapy, adherence to electronic guidelines, and more. The article also highlights the importance of early intervention and recognition of sepsis signs and symptoms.

Healthcare and Research

Studies on Sepsis Management and Care Pathways

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This article discusses two research studies that focus on patient safety outcomes. The first study investigates the impact of four distinct nursing care models on patient safety outcomes. The second study focuses on the incorporation of surgical safety checklists to enhance positive patient outcomes. Both studies reveal a reduction in the rate of prevalence of post-operative infections and a reduction in the mortality rate after the successful adoption of safety measures.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Impact of Nursing Care Models on Patient Safety Outcomes

This presentation discusses the development of a strategic plan for Hillsboro County Home Health Agency, focusing on the mission statement, core values, weaknesses, opportunities, grand strategies, operational and tactical plans, key performance indicators, change management plan, team structure and responsibilities, sponsor roles and responsibilities, planning and implementation, resistance plan, training plan, incentives and celebration of successes, final project timeline, budget for change management, and references.

Healthcare Operations and Quality Assessment.

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Hospital Readmission as an Indicator of Poor Quality

HCAHPS Score: Patient Experience and Hospital Revenues

Impact of Reducing Patient Wait Times

Studies on Sepsis Management and Care Pathways

Impact of Nursing Care Models on Patient Safety Outcomes

Developing Strategic Plan for Hillsboro County Home Health Agency

Healthcare Operations and Quality Assessment.

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Hospital Readmission as an Indicator of Poor Qualitylg...

HCAHPS Score: Patient Experience and Hospital Revenueslg...

Impact of Reducing Patient Wait Timeslg...

Studies on Sepsis Management and Care Pathwayslg...

Impact of Nursing Care Models on Patient Safety Outcomeslg...

Developing Strategic Plan for Hillsboro County Home Health Agencylg...

Hospital Readmission as an Indicator of Poor Quality

HCAHPS Score: Patient Experience and Hospital Revenues

Impact of Reducing Patient Wait Times

Studies on Sepsis Management and Care Pathways

Impact of Nursing Care Models on Patient Safety Outcomes

Developing Strategic Plan for Hillsboro County Home Health Agency