Assignment Instructions:

Part 1:

As a Health Care professional in Ontario, Canada, you are being asked to provide a written document and presentation to your colleagues on the a quality improvement initiative that you believe would benefit the organization. You will select a quality improvement initiative that has been developed and implemented with proven success. Sources for quality improvement initiates include but are not limited to: Health Quality Ontario, professional organizations, i.e., CNO, RNAO, Associations etc. Remember, your initiative must be related to the Health Care system and applicable in Ontario. Also, the Quality Improvement Initiative which you select must be specific in order to properly identify lifecycle phases, data, information systems and Quadruple Aim.

When writing your paper, select two phases of the lifecycle and include the following as part of your discussion:

• Identify the specific the type of data that is involved in the initiative. (refer to the 6 types discussed in class)
• How is the data collected/what is the method?
• How will the data collected be protected to ensure the privacy, security and confidentiality of patient's health information (refer to relevant privacy legislation and professional organization/colleges)
• Identify if the initiative is part of a Clinical or Administrative information system and explain why.
• Identify reasons for implementation of this initiative as they relate to the "Quadruple Aim" (this includes providing validation that the initiate applies to all 4 quadrants of the Quadruple Aim.
  • Enhance the Patience and Caregiver Experience
  • Improving the health of populations;
  • Reducing the per capita cost of health care; and,
  • Improving the work life of providers.

Research Requirements:

You must support your recommendation with factual information, which you will gather through your research. When conducting your research, do not rely solely on internet searches for information; use Library services, government website, etc. If referencing information through a Blog, you must validate that you have confirmed it is from a reputable source.

Research must include information gained through at least 5 different reputable sources and must be Canadian based. Possible sources include and are not limited to:

• • • Ontario based professional organization/associations which spotlight best practice initiatives.
    • Ontario legislation
    • Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
    • Public Health
    • CHIMA
    • RNAO
    • College of Physician and Surgeons, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Dentists, etc.
    • Health Quality Ontario
    • Ontario Health Teams
    • CIHI
    • Health Care Professional organizations
    • Journal Articles