Assignment Content
Now that you have learned about launching a terrific Quality Improvement (QI) Team from a review of this week’s notes, please review the following scenario and respond to the questions provided.
Scenario
The number of COVID-19 cases and positivity rate is starting to increase high above the rolling average experienced the past month. The CEO of your hospital has assigned you the responsibility of convening a QI team to assist in preparing for this increase and possible overflow of hospital and ICU beds.
What disciplines would you select for the team and how many individuals should participate?
Develop a mission statement and goals for the team.
What methodology will they utilize for their planned process? hint PDSA is one type.
Map out the plan to address the potential 2nd surge in COVID-19 cases utilizing the
methodology selected, example–Plan, Do, Study, Act.
a. What barriers or challenges did the QI team face along the way, as well as during
during the implementation process?
b. What criteria do you believe the team needs to meet to be successful?
c. How would you measure the team’s success?
d. Once the team has implemented their interventions, would you disband them?
