Nurs-Fpx 6016 Assessment 2-1 Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

1Quality Improvement Initiative EvaluationCre'Shaunda LemonCapella UniversityNURS-FPX 6016 Quality Improvement of Interprofessional CareMitchell LafleurOctober 20222Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Quality improvement (QI) is the systematic application of specific methodologies to make improvements in how services are configured and delivered (Coles et al., 2017, Background section). QI in healthcare began in the 19 th century. At that time an obstetrician was the first to advocate for the significance of hand washing in a medical setting (Fesseha & Mathioudakis, 2018). Johns Hopkins Medicine QI for Diabetes uses the RADAR (results, approach, deploys assess and refine) matrix which is used to assess organizational performance (Fesseha & Mathioudakis, 2018). This QI also uses the PDSA Cycle, Six Sigma, and Lean Methodology (Fesseha & Mathioudakis, 2018). The purpose of this evaluation is to assess rather the specific indicators point to improved patient safety, quality of care, cost and efficiency goals, and other desired metrics.QI Initiative AnalysisDiabetes is a complex, chronic disease that requires an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care along with risk-reduction tactics that go beyond glucose management (American Diabetes Association [ADA], 2018). The Johns Hopkins diabetic quality improvement effort seeks to restructure and improve the healthcare system by utilizing interdisciplinary teams and empowering pharmacists to take