Data Data Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink

Presenter: Carolyn St.Charles, RN, BSN, MBA – Chief Clinical Officer, HealthTechS3
Email: carolyn.stcharles@healthtechs3.com
Date & Time:  May 21, 2021 at 12pm CT

Description:

The keys to a successful quality program are collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.  The key questions to ask are: Is all the data being collected necessary? Are sample sizes appropriate? Most importantly, is the data making a difference in improving outcomes?

This webinar will focus on:

  1. How to choose performance measures that make a difference
  2. The importance of a data plan
  3. Basics of data collection, including sample sizes and random sampling
  4. How to conduct effective chart audits
  5. Analyzing and reporting data

Objectives:

Upon completion of the webinar, the participant will:

  1. Understand how to determine an appropriate sample size
  2. Describe at least three (3) components of an effective chart audit
  3. Describe at least two (2) tools for analyzing data

Interesting Fact: Did you know that CMS requires QAPI programs to use high volume, high risk, and problem prone criteria to identify organizational priorities?