Complete the Quality Dimensions and Measures Table worksheet.

Hcs451 Week 2 Quality Dimensions and Measures Table

Six dimensions of quality care identified by Institute of Medicine.

1. Safety is the prevention of injury to or harm to patients by care which was intended to be helpful.
2. Effectiveness: Provide evidence-based healthcare that allows patients to achieve their desired outcome.
3. Patient-centered care: Provides care in a way that respects and responds to the individual needs and preferences of patients.
4. We strive to provide timely care for our patients. This includes accessing specialty services and treatments in a timely manner.
5. Efficient: Provide care in a way that optimizes the use of resources and minimizes waste.
6. Care that is equal in terms of quality, regardless of personal characteristics, such as ethnicity, gender, geographical location or socioeconomic situation.

To complete the table, you will need to provide a description of each dimension’s purpose and an example of how to measure it. Use peer-reviewed or scholarly references as a way to back up your information.