Beverly Malone on Healthcare Quality, Policy, and Nursing

This study aims to produce the vision and mission of the Ayam Geprek Dapur Ayu accounting section, the quality policy of the Ayam Geprek Dapur Ayu accounting section, the task description based on the organizational structure of the Ayam Geprek Dapur Ayu and the SOP (Standard Operational Procedure) of the Chicken Geprek Dapur Ayu. The method in this study uses a collaborative model. Researchers modify the quality system to be developed by researchers in accordance with the needs of prospective product users / users by identifying problems, identifying objectives, developing product designs. The results of this study are the SOP (Standard Operational Procedures) of the Profit / Loss Report on the Geprek Dapur Ayu Chicken Business that researchers have proposed to business owners who have been found to be very beneficial in developing the Geprek Dapur Ayu Chicken business going forward. Keywords: Development of SOP (Standard Operational Procedure), Profit / LossReport, Collaborative Model.

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Cell Population Data and Serum Polyclonal Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains in the Assessment of COVID-19 Severity

Viruses ◽

10.3390/v13071381 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 1381

Author(s):

Milena Małecka-Giełdowska ◽

Maria Fołta ◽

Agnieszka Wiśniewska ◽

Emilia Czyżewska ◽

Olga Ciepiela

Keyword(s):

Nucleic Acid ◽

Serum Concentration ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Healthcare Quality ◽

Reference Value ◽

Population Data ◽

Light Chains ◽

Nucleic Acid Content ◽

Free Light Chains ◽

Polyclonal Immunoglobulin

Distinguishing between severe and nonsevere COVID-19 to ensure adequate healthcare quality and efficiency is a challenge for the healthcare system. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of CBC parameters together with analysis of FLC serum concentration in risk stratification of COVID-19. Materials and methods: CBC was analyzed in 735 COVID ICU, COVID non-ICU, and non-COVID ICU cases. FLC concentration was analyzed in 133 of them. Results: COVID ICU had neutrophils and lymphocytes with the greatest size, granularity, and nucleic acid content. Significant differences in concentrations of κ and λ FLCs were shown between COVID ICU and COVID non-ICU. However, no difference was found in the κ/λ ratio between these groups, and the ratio stayed within the reference value, which indicates the presence of polyclonal FLCs. FLC κ measurement has significant power to distinguish between severe COVID-19 and nonsevere COVID-19 (AUC = 0.7669), with a sensitivity of 86.67% and specificity of 93.33%. The κ coefficients’ odds ratio of 3.0401 was estimated. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the results obtained from the measure of free light immunoglobulin concentration in serum are useful in distinguishing between severe and nonsevere COVID-19.

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New clinical performance measures for contraceptive care: their importance to healthcare quality

Contraception ◽

10.1016/j.contraception.2017.05.013 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 96 (3) ◽

pp. 149-157 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Loretta Gavin ◽

Brittni Frederiksen ◽

Cheryl Robbins ◽

Karen Pazol ◽

Susan Moskosky

Keyword(s):

Performance Measures ◽

Clinical Performance ◽

Healthcare Quality

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Enhancing the healthcare quality improvement storyboard using photovoice

BMJ Open Quality ◽

10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001104 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. e001104

Author(s):

Pamela Mathura ◽

Miriam Li ◽

Natalie McMurtry ◽

Narmin Kassam

Keyword(s):

Quality Improvement ◽

Healthcare Quality ◽

Healthcare Quality Improvement

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Implementation Science: Application of Evidence‐Based Practice Models to Improve Healthcare Quality

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing ◽

10.1111/wvn.12495 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 76-84

Author(s):

Sharon Tucker ◽

Molly McNett ◽

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk ◽

Kirsten Hanrahan ◽

Sarah C. Hunter ◽

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Keyword(s):

Implementation Science ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Healthcare Quality ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Practice Models ◽

Science Application

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Strategies for developing and implementing a rheumatoid arthritis healthcare quality framework: a thematic analysis of perspectives from arthritis stakeholders

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043759 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. e043759

Author(s):

Claire Barber ◽

Diane Lacaille ◽

Marc Hall ◽

Victoria Bohm ◽

Linda C Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Focus Groups ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Outcome Measurement ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Healthcare Quality ◽

Quality Measurement ◽

Measurement Development ◽

Business World ◽

Measurement Framework

ObjectivesTo obtain stakeholder perspectives to inform the development and implementation of a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) healthcare quality measurement framework.DesignQualitative study using thematic analysis of focus groups and interviews.SettingArthritis stakeholders from across Canada including healthcare providers, persons living with RA, clinic managers and policy leaders were recruited for the focus groups and interviews.ParticipantsFifty-four stakeholders from nine provinces.InterventionsQualitative researchers led each focus group/interview using a semistructured guide; the digitally recorded data were transcribed verbatim. Two teams of two coders independently analysed the transcripts using thematic analysis.ResultsPerspectives on the use of different types of measurement frameworks in healthcare were obtained. In particular, stakeholders advocated for the use of existing healthcare frameworks over frameworks developed in the business world and adapted for healthcare. Persons living with RA were less familiar with specific measurement frameworks, however, they had used existing online public forums for rating their experience and quality of healthcare provided. They viewed a standardised framework as potentially useful for assisting with monitoring the care provided to them individually. Nine guiding principles for framework development and 13 measurement themes were identified. Perceived barriers identified included access to data and concerns about how measures in the framework were developed and used. Effective approaches to framework implementation included having sound knowledge translation strategies and involving stakeholders throughout the measurement development and reporting process. Clinical models of care and health policies conducive to outcome measurement were highlighted as drivers of successful measurement initiatives.ConclusionThese important perspectives will be used to inform a healthcare quality measurement framework for RA.

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