8 page Patient safety essay: Data analysis against benchmarks and national standards

To prepare:
Read the case study Patient Safety at Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital that has been uploaded.

The Assignment

Conduct an analysis of the case and write an 8 page (excluding title page and references) report including:
--Data analysis against benchmarks and national standards
--Observations about where quality improvements are needed
--Goals for initiatives that address those deficiencies/opportunities in quality
--Outcomes that are anticipated in order to accomplish the initiatives
--Appropriate time frames to re-evaluate data and provide a new analysis. Justify your response

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