How Point-of-care Tools Contribute to Quality Services

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Instructions

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the many point-of-care tools available to assist with data acquisition, analysis, and decision-making and to research how these tools can assist with quality measurement.

For the first part of this assignment, research three quality measurement point-of-care tools used in the health care environment. On the "Quality Measurement Point-of-Care Tools" chart, identify each tool and analyze its ability to assist with data acquisition, analysis, and decision making in health care. Include references for any sources used to complete the chart.

For the second part of this assignment, use the information gathered from the chart to write a 500-750-word paper that answers the following questions:

Explain how your chosen point-of-care tools contribute to quality of service through data acquisition, analysis, and decision making.

Discuss the impact that these point-of-care tools can have on quality standards.

Discuss the impact of quality standards on organizational operations.

Reflect on your thoughts related to point-of-care tools and decision making.