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ClearPoint Strategy. (2024). Quality Improvement in Healthcare: 8 Initiatives for Better Outcomes. Retrieved from https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/blog/examples-of-quality-improvement-in-healthcare[1]
Quality Improvement in Healthcare: 8 Initiatives for Better Outcomes.

Shah, A. (2019). Using data for improvement. BMJ, 364, l189.
In the article "Using Data for Improvement," published in BMJ, A. Shah discusses the critical role of data in enhancing healthcare quality and patient outcomes. The author emphasizes that effective data utilization can drive quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas needing attention, measuring performance, and evaluating the impact of interventions. Shah outlines various methods for collecting and analyzing data, highlighting the importance of a systematic approach to ensure accuracy and relevance. The article also addresses common challenges in data usage, such as data overload and resistance to change, and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. Ultimately, Shah advocates for a culture that embraces data-driven decision-making as essential for achieving operational excellence and improving patient care in healthcare settings.

McLees, A. W., Nawaz, S., Thomas, C., & Young, A. (2015). Defining and assessing quality improvement outcomes: A framework for public health. American Journal of Public Health, 105(Suppl 2), S167-S173.
In the article "Defining and assessing quality improvement outcomes: a framework for public health," McLees et al. (2015) present a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing the understanding and assessment of quality improvement (QI) outcomes within public health. article highlights the need for continuous measurement throughout QI projects, advocating for iterative assessments that inform ongoing improvements.

Scoville, R. (2017, October 26). 6 essential practices for sustainable improvement. Future Healthcare Journal.
Discusses six key practices that are essential for maintaining and sustaining improvements in healthcare settings.

Mortimer, F., Isherwood, J., Wilkinson, A., & Vaux, E. (2018). Sustainability in quality improvement: redefining value. Future Healthcare Journal, 5(2), 88-93.
The article "Sustainability in quality improvement: redefining value" by Mortimer et al. (2018) introduces a new framework for integrating sustainability into healthcare quality improvement initiatives. The authors propose expanding the traditional definition of value in healthcare to include environmental and social impacts alongside patient outcomes and financial costs.