Use the attached “Quality and Performance Management and Methods Scenario” to complete this task. Please follow APA 7th edition format. Develop a quality improvement plan that is based on the scenario by doing the following: A. Discuss how to initiate a quality improvement project for this clinical problem.
1. Identify three areas of focus for quality improvement in the scenario. a. Describe the types of data gathered in part A1 (e.g., quantitative data). b. Explain your process for gathering the data.
2. Identify a quality improvement model that can be implemented. a. Describe the steps of the quality improvement model you chose.
3. Discuss the influence external accrediting agencies have on the quality improvement process. a. Describe the focus of one organization that helps to drive quality standards for the department.
4. Discuss one example of how you will use benchmarking and performance measures to monitor the progress made toward quality improvement goals. B. Identify the team members who would contribute to the quality improvement team.
1. Describe the professional roles and responsibilities of each team member identified in part B.
2. Explain how each team member contributes to the project.
3. Discuss the qualities the team needs in order to facilitate project success.
C. Summarize why a quality improvement project is needed for the given scenario.
D. Discuss how you would communicate your ideas for quality improvement project implementation to organizational leaders.
1. Describe the steps you will take to implement the quality improvement project in the organization. E. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
