Quality Series: Impact of Quality on the Bottom Line

Outline:
Quality Series: Impact of Quality on the Bottom Line

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Healthcare Reimbursement

Overview

Development of Payment Models

Healthcare in the U.S.

The Triple Aim

The Quadruple Aim

Impact on Nursing Care

Pay For Performance and Alternative Payment Models

Value-Based Programs (VBP)

Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

Utilization Management

Purchasing Groups or Contracts

Review

Summary

Section 3: Impact of Nursing on Hospital Finances

Nursing and Quality of Care

Review

Summary

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Deborah K. Zastocki, DNP, Ed.M. MA, RN, retired NEA-BC, FACHE(r) is currently founder and president of Legacy Healthcare Management Consulting in North Carolina. She received her BSN from the University of Rhode Island, both master's degrees from Teachers College Columbia University, and her DNP from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. Dr. Zastocki has over 30 years of experience, with a professional career that included a journey from staff nurse to nurse executive roles, authorship, adjunct faculty, and healthcare executive leadership. Dr. Zastocki is the former president and CEO of Chilton Medical Center and became a health system executive with Atlantic Health System in New Jersey, after system integration. Disclosure: Deborah Zastocki, DNP, EdM, MA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE(r) has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best. Disclosure: Cathryn Ayers, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.