Examine the current research and data on issues affecting patient safety and quality in health care in the United States (specifically the East coast of the USA like New Jersey and New York). Identify issues affecting safety and quality in health care. Analyze current literature regarding quality and safety in an area of health care.

Safety and Quality Project: Topic Overview

Description

This 1-2 page topic outline should still have the following elements:

definition of the issue

brief overview/background information

include a minimum of 2 references to support topic

Describe the major theories of medical errors, quality assurance, quality management, and quality improvement.

Examine the current research and data on issues affecting patient safety and quality in health care in the United States (specifically the East coast of the USA like New Jersey and New York). Identify issues affecting safety and quality in health care. Analyze current literature regarding quality and safety in an area of health care.