NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 2 Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

Along with this, other strategies that were suggested were engaging patients and using technology to keep records. Studies have highlighted that maintaining and engaging the patient in their own care can have beneficial results for the patient as well as the healthcare provider. Engaging the patient in their own care can have beneficial results for the patient as well as the healthcare provider. Improving healthcare practices can be done by engaging patients and educating them so that they become capable of taking care of their medication and reduce the risk of error on their part.

NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 2 Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

Such as teaching them regarding when to take which medication, the timing of medication, and techniques of medication adherence. This can also encourage them to take initiative and express their concern regarding medication. Having programs regarding health literacy can help in understanding the educational materials and instructions, reduce medical errors, and teach what to do in an emergency. It is important to understand that involving patients in their care while ensuring end-to-end effective communication and utilizing the technology that allows to keep the record online and electronically manage the lab reports, medication details, and other information

To better understand the origins and results of the initiatives, pertinent information is required from the hospital’s database whereby information about the prevalence of the medication errors, the hospital’s immediate actions to minimize complications, and the positive outcomes of these initiatives (reduced cases of medication errors and positive patient outcomes) will further support the analysis of before and after of the aforementioned strategies and advocates the implementation of the current initiative in other healthcare practice settings as well. The missing information about the organization’s focus on staff training on medication administration, physician training on medication prescribing, and patient involvement in their healthcare, specifically related to medication practices could have further improved the understanding of the current problem. 

Current Initiative Success

The current initiative that was suggested to bring about change in the wrong prescription and transcription of medication The overall statistics of the decrease in the annual percentage of hazards and medication errors can gauge the effectiveness of the intervention. Currently, the statistics of medication errors in the US are high, thus the overall reduction in cases and indecent reports associated with medication errors.

Likewise, other methods, such as hospital statistics, such as how many cases of medication errors have been reported in the last 6 months, and patient and family feedback, can help in addressing the efficacy associated with queries about the quality care plan. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) presents three specific outcome measures that should be used to evaluate the success of QI initiatives. These are; a) monitoring staff adherence and compliance to the new practices, b) the extent to which new practices successfully attained the desired goals, and c) monitoring the performance dashboards for patients’ experiences and healthcare quality (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2020). 

The results of these outcome measures should be evaluated against the national benchmarks to check if the organization is fulfilling the criteria successfully or require further improvements. Other ways to monitor the success are monitoring patient turnover and regulating a medication complaint cell that addresses issues of being prescribed the wrong medication and takes strict action against the pharmacist or doctors who have prescribed the wrong medications. The assessment of the success of the intervention can be measured through all of these; however, one of the most effective and efficient ways to measure the success is to compare the statistics graphs regarding the pre-plan implementation and post-plan implementation.

Interpersonal Perspective on the Plan

The interpersonal aspect of any plan plays a vital role in its implementation and success. The ability of a team to come together and learn through rigorous training and an open mindset while encouraging people to open up and raise their concerns has a significant impact on building relationships. Interpersonal skills are woodworkers’ best friends when it comes to the implementation of any plan. The collaboration in the team, along with the individual aspect of any team, brings life to any plan. Being able to openly discuss flaws, having two-way efficacy, and having active communication with patients while addressing their concerns allows the team to c