To ensure that patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care.

To promote patient safety and prevent medical errors.

To empower patients to be active participants in their healthcare.

To improve communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.

All of the above.

Effectiveness

Efficiency

Equity

Timeliness

Patient satisfaction

To ensure that patients' rights are respected and protected.

To educate patients about their healthcare options and empower them to make informed decisions.

To advocate for policies and practices that promote patient safety and quality care.

To provide support and resources to patients and their families during the healthcare journey.

All of the above.

Implementing standardized protocols for hand hygiene.

Using electronic health records to reduce medication errors.

Encouraging patients to report any concerns or safety issues.

Providing training to healthcare providers on how to prevent medical errors.

All of the above.

It ensures that healthcare decisions are based on the best available scientific evidence.

It helps to reduce variations in healthcare practices and improve consistency of care.

It promotes the use of standardized protocols and guidelines for patient care.

It facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among healthcare providers.

All of the above.

Providing patients with clear and accessible information about their health conditions and treatment options.

Encouraging patients to ask questions and actively participate in decision-making.

Respecting patients' preferences and values and involving them in care planning.

Empowering patients to self-manage their health conditions and take responsibility for their own care.

Using technology to facilitate patient communication and access to health information.

It helps to identify areas where healthcare can be improved.

It provides data to track progress and evaluate the effectiveness of quality improvement initiatives.

It facilitates benchmarking and comparison of healthcare performance across different providers and organizations.

It supports decision-making and resource allocation for healthcare quality improvement.

All of the above.

Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle

Root cause analysis

Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Statistical process control (SPC)

All of the above.

Respecting patients' values, preferences, and needs.

Involving patients in decision-making about their care.

Providing care that is tailored to the individual patient's situation.

Coordinating care among different healthcare providers.

All of the above.

Improved patient satisfaction

Reduced medical errors

Increased patient adherence to treatment plans

Enhanced collaboration among healthcare providers

Increased healthcare costs

It ensures that healthcare providers are aware of and respectful of patients' cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

It helps to reduce health disparities and improve access to care for underserved populations.

It promotes effective communication and trust between patients and healthcare providers.

It facilitates the provision of culturally appropriate care that meets the needs of diverse patient populations.

All of the above.

Strong leadership and commitment from healthcare leaders.

Engaged and empowered healthcare professionals.

A culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Adequate resources and funding for quality improvement initiatives.

Resistance to change and innovation.

It facilitates the collection and analysis of healthcare data.

It enables the use of electronic health records and telemedicine.

It supports the development of clinical decision support tools and artificial intelligence.

It enhances patient engagement and access to health information.

All of the above.

Promoting preventive care and early detection of diseases.

Encouraging the use of generic medications and cost-effective treatments.

Reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and procedures.

Increasing the use of technology to improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs.

Eliminating patient co-payments and deductibles.

It reflects patients' perceptions of the care they receive.

It is a key indicator of the quality of healthcare services.

It helps to identify areas where healthcare can be improved.

It is associated with better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

All of the above.