Protocol Development and Quality Improvement
collaboration of critical care societies including the American Association of Critical Care Nurses,
American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and Society of Critical Care
Medicine. The goal was to drive conversations between clinicians and patients about what procedures,
tests, and treatments are truly needed. The 11-year campaign ended in 2023. The Choosing Wisely
campaign identified many examples; however, these are now encouraged to be emphasized through
specialty societies for publication of these lists. The campaign website still emphasizes the following
for patient advocacy to ask questions of their care team:
Do I really need this test/procedure?
What are the risks?
Are there simpler, safer options?
| d. | What happens if I donβt do anything? |
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How much does it cost?
Patient Case
You are reviewing compliance with the national patient safety goals in the perioperative setting specific to
appropriate medication labeling. Through observation, you notice that there are inconsistencies in how pro-
pofol is drawn up and labled in the syringe, if labeled at all. In the majority of cases, the name of the drug is
placed on the label. What other information should be included on the label of the syringe?
by supporting futuristic practice models that support the most effective use of pharmacists as direct patient
care providers. The initiative aims to assist leaders and practitioners in creating a framework, determining
services, identifying emerging technology, developing templates, and implementing change. The ASHP
Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative started in 2010. See Figure 1 for the Practice Advancement Initiative
2030 recommendations.
Improvement)
Every accredited hospital must participate in QI initiatives.
Each program should include the following:
Adherence to standards of care
Opportunities for improvement, with action plans to implement change strategies
Strategies for the effectiveness of change strategies
| d. | Involvement of multidisciplinary teams in process improvement |
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PI plans should:
Articulate the commitment to PI
Delineate the goals of the PI process
Specify the authority and responsibilities for PI
| d. | Describe the organizational structure and process related to the PI program |
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Describe the method for improving organizational performance
Describe the communication and recognition of PI activities