How to initiate a quality improvement project

A. Discuss how to initiate a quality improvement project for this clinical problem. 1. Identify three areas of focus for quality improvement in the scenario. a. Describe the types of data gathered in part A1 (e.g., quantitative data). b. Explain your process for gathering the data. 2. Identify a quality improvement model that can be implemented. a. Describe the steps of the quality improvement model you chose. 3. Discuss the influence external accrediting agencies have on the quality improvement process. a. Describe the focus of one organization that helps to drive quality standards for the department. 4. Discuss one example of how yo​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​u will use benchmarking and performance measures to monitor the progress made toward quality improvement goals.