QI - The Power of Data Management

Healthcare organizations across the continuum are recognizing that data is a valuable tool when it comes to marketing and proving their quality of care. Key stakeholders – residents, families, staff, physicians, the managed care organizations – provide a steady stream of information that is essential to operational survival and fueling your Quality Improvement Program. Data collection and utilization must be organized to ensure high-risk areas are being monitored and processes are being maintained to achieve high quality care and supportive services for your residents. Leaders must establish processes for reviewing benchmarks (national, state, corporate, or organizational targets) and ensuring timely identification of quality improvement opportunities. This session is grounded in evidence-based quality improvement methods and is designed to provide practical tools and knowledge that can immediately be applied and produce results.