analyze hospital readmission rates and the role of quality improvement to achieve desired outcomes.

Describe the importance of reducing hospital readmissions.

Explain how healthcare quality improvement science can be used to guide reducing hospital readmission rates.

Provide an example of a quality improvement project conducted in the emergency room setting that will improve the hospital readmission rates.

Discuss the teams needed to initiate, implement and successfully execute the project.

Discuss the purpose and intended outcomes of the quality initiative and how it will improve care across the organization.