Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management

In this module, you will explore various quality systems in healthcare, including CMS/MIPPS, NCQA, and HEDIS. We will examine the significance of quality systems and their impact on healthcare delivery. You will gain an understanding of the role of quality measures and reporting in improving patient outcomes and organizational performance.

This module focuses on safety and risk management practices in ambulatory healthcare settings. You will examine strategies for identifying and managing potential risks, hazards, and adverse events. We will explore techniques for establishing proactive safety measures, such as error prevention and patient safety protocols. You will also gain insights into incident reporting and investigation procedures.

In this module, you will learn how to develop effective quality and safety programs in ambulatory healthcare settings. We will explore established frameworks, such as Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Programs (CUSP), and delve into methodologies for conducting root cause analyses and implementing improvement initiatives. You will learn how to engage stakeholders, define performance improvement goals, and establish processes for monitoring progress.

The final module of the course focuses on promoting a culture of safety within ambulatory healthcare organizations. You will gain insights into strategies for fostering a culture that prioritizes safety and encourages reporting of near-misses and errors. Additionally, we will explore performance improvement methodologies, such as identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices. Lastly, you will gain an understanding of project management principles and their application in quality and safety initiatives.