quality and performance improvement in health care

Write an analysis of (750-1,000 words) on quality and performance improvement in health care.

Be sure to reference the module readings to support the development of your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

HCA-615 Lecture 5 0

Textbook
1. Introduction to Health Care Management
Read chapter 7.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jones-and-bartlett/2011/introduction-to-health-care-management-custom_ebook_2e.php

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e-Library Resource
1. A Critical Review of the Research Literature on Six Sigma, Lean and StuderGroup’s Hardwiring Excellence in the United States
Read “A Critical Review of the Research Literature on Six Sigma, Lean and StuderGroup’s Hardwiring Excellence in the United States,” by Vest, from Implementation Science (2009).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.library.gcu.edu:2048/pmc/articles/PMC2709888/pdf/1748-5908-4-35.pdf

2. Lean-Six Sigma: Tools for Rapid Cycle Cost Reduction
Read “Lean-Six Sigma: Tools for Rapid Cycle Cost Reduction,” by Caldwell, from Healthcare Financial Management (2006).

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3. Manufacturing’s Prescription for Improving Healthcare Quality
Read “Manufacturing’s Prescription for Improving Healthcare Quality,” by James, from Hospital Topics (2005).

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4. Performance Improvement in the Perioperative System
Read “Performance Improvement in the Perioperative System,” by Brooks & Krupka, from Healthcare Financial Management (2012).

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5. Quality Improvement With Pay-for-Performance Incentives in Integrated Behavioral Health Care
Read “Quality Improvement With Pay-for-Performance Incentives in Integrated Behavioral Health Care,” by Jürgen, Ya-Fen, Hafer, Knaster, Shields, Powers, & Veith, from the American Journal of Public Health (2012).

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6. Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
Read “Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee,” by Berg, Acuna, Lee, Clark, & Lippoldt, from Journal of Trauma Nursing (2011).

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7. Using System Change As A Method Of Performance/Quality Improvement For Emergency And Trauma Care Of Severely Injured Children: Pediatric System Performance Improvement.
Read “Using System Change as A Method of Performance/Quality Improvement for Emergency and Trauma Care of Severely Injured Children: Pediatric System Performance Improvement,” by Fendya, Snow, & Weik, from Journal of Trauma Nursing (2010).

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