The care setting at City Hospital has had several instances of performing at its best with regard to quality and safety goals. For instance, the hospital implemented a program that reduced hospital-acquired infections, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of patients who developed infections while in the hospital. The program was achieved through the implementation of evidence-based practices, such as hand hygiene, and the creation of a culture of safety that prioritized infection prevention (Glowicz et al., 2023).
Another instance of the care setting performing at its best was when the hospital implemented a patient-centered care model (Kuipers et al., 2019). The model focused on providing individualized care that addressed the unique needs and preferences of patients. This resulted in increased patient satisfaction scores and improved clinical outcomes, such as reduced readmissions.
Despite the success of these programs, there are still knowledge gaps and areas of uncertainty that need further exploration. For instance, there is a need to understand how to sustain the gains made in reducing hospital-acquired infections and how to scale the patient-centered care model to other areas of the hospital. Moreover, there is a need to identify the best approaches to addressing the social determinants of health that may impact patient outcomes and experiences (Glowicz et al., 2023).
NURS FPX 6210 Assessment 1 Care Setting Environmental Analysis
Following are the proposed quality and safety improvement goals.