Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)
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Course Summary
Learn how to plan and implement a patient safety project in healthcare settings with this course. Get insights on how to effectively manage risks and improve patient outcomes.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basic principles of patient safety and its importance in healthcare
- Learn how to develop a project plan that addresses patient safety issues
- Explore various strategies for risk management and improving patient outcomes
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a patient safety project plan
- Identify and assess risks in healthcare settings
- Apply quality improvement strategies to improve patient outcomes
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of healthcare settings
- Interest in patient safety and quality improvement
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Patient Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Related Education Paths
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
Notable People in This Field
- Patient Safety Expert
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Expert
Related Books
Description
This course provides students with a set of tools and methodologies to plan and initiate a Problem Solving or Quality Improvement project. The first module presents methods for selecting, scoping and structuring a project before it is even initiated. It also introduces the project classifications of implementation and discovery. The second module describes the A3 problem solving methodology and the tool itself. Further in that same module, the student is shown tools to identify problems in flow, defects, and waste and to discover causes, brainstorm, and prioritize interventions. Module 3 shows a methodology within the implementation class. These methods are designed to overcome emotional and organizational barriers to translating evidence-based interventions into practice. The fourth and last module looks at one more way to approach improvement projects in the discovery class. These tools are specifically for new, out-of-the-box design thinking.
Knowledge
- Describe approaches for selecting and scoping a patient safety or quality improvement project.
- Compare and contrast QI/PI approaches: A3 Thinking, Design Thinking, and Translating Research into Practice (TRiP).
- Create a project charter or A3 using SMART goals.
- Explain the usage of several root cause identification tools in the course of running a project.
Outline
- Project Selection Strategy and Tools You Can Use
- Selecting a Focus for Your Improvement Effort
- The Work Must Matter
- Scope
- So, What Is Your Problem?
- Key Metric
- Goal Setting
- Final Validation
- Lesson 1 Quiz
- A3 Thinking
- What is A3 Problem Solving?
- Building Your A3
- Purpose and Methodology of Identifying Waste
- Structured Brainstorming
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Process Mapping
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Improving Physical Flow In Processes
- Use of Cascading A3 for Systemwide Improvement
- Lesson 2 Quiz
- Translating Research Into Practice
- Translating Evidence Into Practice
- Summarizing the Evidence
- Identifying Local Barriers
- The Four E's
- Lessons Learned
- Getting the Science Right
- CUSP As Adaptive Work
- Design Thinking
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Learn Phase: Gaining Insight
- Advantages of Learn and Application
- Theory and Application of Define
- Ideate Phase
- Application of Brainstorming
- Prototyping Phase
- Test Phase
- Iteration Phase
- Design Thinking Wrap Up
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to plan and implement a patient safety project with Coursera's Patient Safety Project Planning course. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive approach to patient safety and project planning, resulting in an overall positive rating.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course's emphasis on practical application and real-world examples was highly praised by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of patient safety and project planning
- Practical application of concepts through case studies and examples
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Interactive assignments and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt that the course could benefit from more in-depth discussions and analysis
- A few users experienced technical difficulties with the online platform
- The course may not be suitable for those looking for a more theoretical or academic approach
- Occasional inconsistencies in course materials and instructions
- Limited interaction with other students
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