To prepare:

Read and review the resources in the Learning Resources using the links below/at the end of this page.

Select ONE organization from each of the TWO groups listed:

Group I:

• Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

https://www.ismp.org/

Group II:

http://www.leapfroggroup.org/

The Assignment:

In a 3- to 4-page paper (excluding title page and references):

• Describe strategic health care quality initiatives in two of the organizations. Compare and contrast the purposes of the initiatives.
• Analyze strategic quality issues and opportunities for improvement within the two organizations.
• Evaluate which elements of the initiatives are crucial to the quality-improvement opportunities of your health care organization or an organization with which you are familiar.

Note: Your Assignment must be written in standard edited English. Be sure to support your work with at least five high-quality references, including two from peer-reviewed journals. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. This Assignment will be graded using this rubric: Week 4 Assignment Rubric (PDF). Your Assignment should show effective application of triangulation of content and resources in your conclusion and recommendations.

https://www.ismp.org/

http://www.leapfroggroup.org/