Quality Dimensions Worksheet

 

Open your web browser and research quality dimensions/quality standards/quality indicators used by various health care organizations that work to improve the quality of health care. 

 

A list of suggested organizations has been provided below. You may also use other organizations that show up in your research.

 

Health Care Organizations

 

Health and Medicine Division (HMD)

 

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

 

The Joint Commission

 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 

 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

 

Select 6 quality dimensions/standards/measures used in the health care industry.

 

Complete the table below by identifying the quality standard, the health care organization it is used in,  and its purpose. An example has been provided for you.

 

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references and your textbook to support your information.