CQI APPLICATIONS IN A COMMUNITY-HOSPITAL

Through the use of a data-driven system utilizing a Continuous Quality improvement (CQI) model developed by QualPro Corporation, a community hospital has impacted both administrative and clinical areas of pract ice. The use of QualPro's Eight-Step Method for Quality improvement pr ovides ongoing data to support and change nursing practice in these se ttings. The CQI process promotes collaborative practice for all practi oners and has led to greater provider satisfaction.