A basic and practical overview of the six steps of outcome-based quality improvement. Selecting target outcomes: the basics.
After obtaining the risk-adjusted and descriptive outcome report, the first activity of outcome enhancement involves selecting one or two target outcomes. This article outlines the criteria for target outcomes selection and features a suggested timeline.
Richard
Angela A
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Center for Health Services Research, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80222, USA. Angela.Richard@uchsc.edu
Crisler
Kathryn S
KS
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