Healthcare organizations collect an enormous amount of data to measure their outcomes. To make improvements, transform negative measures, and advance positive outcomes further, the data must be communicated with staff. Using analytical tools and mapping assists in identifying the source of a problem, areas requiring change, and displaying the content in a manner that all staff can recognize and understand.
Participate in the simulation “Mapping for Improvement” in Module 3. In this interactive, you will identify four data analysis tools available for decision making and communication and will match the appropriate tool with the quality measure.
After completing this interactive, address the first three question below and one additional question:
Discuss the significance of communication in quality improvement.
Discuss mapping as a step in the quality improvement process.
Discuss the importance of staff understanding performance measures.
Discuss the potential of mapping tools to impact improvement.
Provide an additional example of a healthcare quality improvement issue and which mapping tool would be most appropriate.