Module 2 objectives:
Discuss processes related to health care evaluation
* Identify a process for selecting effective outcomes, to include outcomes that are culturally sensitive, for performance/process measurement in various health care settings;
*Analyze relationships between outcomes and resource utilization:
*Interact with peers and healthcare professionals to utilize the process of evidence-based practice to achieve desired outcomes
Reading Assignment:
Block, D. J. (2006). Healthcare outcomes management. Strategies for planning and evaluation. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers READ chapter 7 and 8
Malloch, K and Porter-O’Grady, T.(2010). Introduction to evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare 2nd edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Read chapter 5
Graded Discussion Topic:
Primary Post: Discuss the four dimensions of health care evaluation. State and support your opinion as to which dimension is most important.