HA425_Unit__2_assignment_.docx HA425 Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement Purdu

HA425_Unit__2_assignment_.docx  HA425  Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement  Purdue University Global  HA425 Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement  Introduction  Across the world, the healthcare industry is constantly trying to improve the quality of healthcare provided to their patients. The decision-making in this field require constant attention to the ever-changing world of healthcare. Some historical events that have improved health care quality during the years have included: workforce diversity, health care financing, and care delivery. “The industry is experiencing an increased focus on coordination of care efforts through incentives linked to the creation of Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs), a push to create Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and repercussions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).” (Cantiello, J., Kitsantas, P., Moncada, S., & Abdul, S., 2016) While many healthcare organizations have developed quality improvement departments or teams, it is important that all members, of all levels, participate in achieving quality improvement. (Cantiello, J., Kitsantas, P., Moncada, S., & Abdul, S., 2016)    Explain the historical evolution of healthcare quality improvement programs  Over the last few decades quality improvement has evolved. The history of events prior to 1960 is a fragmented collection of unrelated circumstances rather than a streamlined organize structure. Fun fact: the idea of quality improvement originated outside of healthcare. In fact, several of th