In the last century, what historical, social, political, and economic trends and issues have influenced today’s health-care system?
What is the purpose and process of evaluating the three aspects of health care: structure, process, and outcome?
How does technology improve patient outcomes and the health-care system?
How can you intervene to improve quality of care and safety within the health-care system and at the bedside?
Select one nonprofit organization or one government agencies that influences and advocates for quality improvement in the health-care system. Explore the Web site for your selected organization/agency and answer the following questions: •
What does the organization/agency do that supports the hallmarks of quality? •