Quality Measures: Process vs Outcome

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Process vs. Outcome: The Advantages & Disadvantages of Quality Measurements in the Healthcare Industry Systems in Healthcare Process vs. Outcome: The Advantages & Disadvantages of Quality Measurements in the Healthcare Industry Introduction In the healthcare industry, there is a demand for quality improvement. Two different types of quality measurements are process-based and outcome-based. There are advantages and disadvantages to these two types of quality measurement. A healthcare organization or HCO will decide what type of quality measurement best fits their needs, facility, and patients. Quality measurement is an essential tool that a HCO can utilize and implement into the organization in order to promote good health and improve the overall quality of care (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2010). Need for Quality Care Improvement The principal reasons for care measurements are; the evaluation of care and the impact of said care; to promote and improve particular practices; measure performance for improvement; public reporting; and to utilize in future or potential investments for improvement of quality of care (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2010). There is always room for improvement in any HCO. In order for improvement to happen, staff at all levels will need to be on the same page. Therefore healthcare management will have to efficiently develop such a strategy that utilizes either type of quality measurements and effectively communicate to the staff. If there is opposition in any way from the staff improvement cannot happen when change is needed (AIU Online, 2012). The healthcare industry is always progressing and growing especially in today’s technological world and will have to progress and grow accordingly as well. This is where have a quality measurement plan in place is essential for the success of the
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