Nursing Management and Leadership

Quality Improvement (QI)

Quality Improvement (QI)

Quality improvement aims to enhance patient safety and healthcare outcomes through continuous process evaluation.

QI Process

  • Identify a clinical problem
  • Collect baseline data
  • Analyze gaps in care
  • Implement changes and re-evaluate

Key Metrics

  • Sentinel events
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Patient satisfaction scores
  • Length of stay
  • Readmission rates

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