Outcome Measurements and Tools [WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6] Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, Read Chapters 3, 4, and 5 from your course textbook, McLaughlin and Kaluzny’s

Outcome Measurements and Tools [WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

• Read Chapters 3, 4, and 5 from your course textbook, McLaughlin and Kaluzny’s Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care (5th ed.).
• Review the Allied Health: Evidence-Based PracticeLinks to an external site. video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5sU5H-IBSg

Measurements are part of process changes and quality improvements. However, measurements alone do not create improvements. A quality improvement system should include a data collection mechanism, valid and reliable measures of outcomes, and a collection of tools or methodologies with ongoing efforts. It is also vital that the measurement strategies will accurately capture whether evidence-based care has been delivered to the patients.

In your initial post,

• Describe the importance of continuous quality improvement in health care outcomes.
• Assess the importance of evidence-based practice in improving the quality of care. Be sure to provide an example of evidence-based practice.
• Discuss challenges in collecting and analyzing quantitative data when assessing quality health care outcomes.
• Review one quality improvement tool or methodology. Be sure to describe your selected tool or methodology and its applications.

Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words. Support your response with at least one scholarly source published within the last 5 years in addition to the course text. For guidance, you can refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. and APA StyleLinks to an external site. resources.