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Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: Reducing Patient Falls (601)
Ralph W. Maliszewski, MHMS BSN CPHQ
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive risk reduction methodology that provides a systematic approach in examining and brainstroming scenarios of potential failure and flaws in current processes. This session will outline how the FMEA methodology was applied in reducing patient falls and utilizing the rate of patient falls as the outcome measure. Key concepts reviewed include: 1. Process Mapping 2. Hazard Analysis 3. Test for Statistical Significance
Regression Analysis: Soup to Nuts (602)
Michael J. Cleary, PhD
Regression analysis, with its flexibility and broad application, is relevant to health care improvement. Its application, is relevant to health care improvement. Its application along with other statistical tools is of great value in preparing for the joint commision.
This session is a workshop environment rather than a presentation of a paper. No prior knowledge of regression is required; participants will learn how to use this valuable tool through hands-on experience, and will identify ways in which it can be applied to their own situations.
Using Your Public Ratings to Improve Quality (603)
Dr. Samantha Collier, MD MBA
Learn about the various governmental and private organizations that are rating your quality and reporting your physicians' and hospital performance to the public and how they do it. Understand how to capitalize on this information and incorporate it into your quality improvement initiatives in your organization to help position yourself as the quality leader among payer and consumers. Learn the evidence-based outcomes of public ratings and how to use this information to leverage physician motivation and buy-in that will enhance your quality improvement efforts.
Beyond Compliance: Improving HEDIS Scores (604)
Wanda Bishop, CPHQ CHCA
How do plans achieve excellent accreditation from NCQA? Come learn their secrets - strategies for data mining, pinpoint and more. Take home an action plan for implementing at least one of these leading practices.
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