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Continuous Quality Improvement Methodology: A Case Study On Multidisciplinary Collaboration To Improve Chlamydia Screening, Allison Ursu, Grant M. Greenberg M.D., M.H.S.A., M.A., Michael Mckee
Continuous Quality Improvement Methodology: A Case Study On Multidisciplinary Collaboration To Improve Chlamydia Screening, Allison Ursu, Grant M. Greenberg M.D., M.H.S.A., M.A., Michael Mckee
Department of Family Medicine
This article illustrates quality improvement (QI) methodology using an example intended to improve chlamydia screening in women. QI projects in healthcare provide great opportunities to improve patient quality and safety in a real-world healthcare setting, yet many academic centres lack training programmes on how to conduct QI projects. The choice of chlamydia screening was based on the significant health burden chlamydia poses despite simple ways to screen and treat. At the University of Michigan, we implemented a multidepartment process to improve the chlamydia screening rates using the plan-do-check-act model. Steps to guide QI projects include the following: (1) assemble a …
Effect Of Team-Based Communication Post An Er Visit., Madalyn Schaefgen Md, Barbara Sikora Lpn, Colleen Poehler, Kyle Shaak Mph
Effect Of Team-Based Communication Post An Er Visit., Madalyn Schaefgen Md, Barbara Sikora Lpn, Colleen Poehler, Kyle Shaak Mph
Department of Family Medicine
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