NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 2 Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation NURS-FPX 6016 Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care ​​​​​​​Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

ADEs caused by MAEs are serious episodes found in hospitals that result in poor patient outcomes. MAEs develop adverse outcomes in medical settings because they can cause injury, mental distress, extended hospital stays, and deaths (Oura & Sajantila, 2022). The present paper intends to evaluate the QI project, analyze efforts, and explore interdisciplinary perspectives regarding the efficacy of QI actions.

Analyze a Current Quality Improvement Initiative

Analyzing QI initiatives for mitigating ADE is vital to improve patient safety. ADEs occur due to MAEs during patient care. MAEs are a critical medical hazard that jeopardizes patient safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that MAEs damage 1.3 million people yearly and kill one person in the United States every day. Furthermore, the global cost of MAE errors is estimated to reach $42 billion annually (Naseralallah et al., 2023). Every year, over one million people are treated in medical facilities for ADEs in the US. More than a quarter of these individuals require hospitalization for additional treatment (CDC, 2024a).

It is determined that most of these ADEs are preventable, indicating that there are possibilities to enhance patient safety (Ersulo et al., 2022). This evidence supports the necessity for QI activities to ensure pharmaceutical safety and enhance patient outcomes. The current QI initiative in the medical care setting responds to an adverse event in the Henry Ford Hospital, emphasizing adherence to medication safety protocols.

NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 2 Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

The adverse event occurred due to a misinterpretation and lack of medication reconciliation by nurse Amelia. The potential risk posed to Jennifer by the improper drug highlighted the critical need for effective prescription practice and strict compliance with drug safety guidelines. The occurrence of ADE motivated the Interdisciplinary team to evaluate the root cause and consequences of the ADE and take preventative measures to avoid similar events in the future (Liukka et al., 2020). 

The QI initiative deals with crucial areas such as medication reconciliation approaches, comprehensive safe medication guidelines, staff training, and technology adoption initiatives. Bello (2021), stated that adhering to the drug delivery guidelines and recognizing the five rights of drug delivery can improve outcomes during care by reducing MAEs. Moreover, nurses’ compliance with protocols aids in developing an attitude of considering the five rights of drugs before administering medication. Medication safety training and education for nurses evaluate the hazards of ADEs.