This assignment is a discussion post.
How do hospitals ensure they are meeting the needs of vulnerable populations within the communities that they serve? What factors should be considered to ensure that nurses working in acute care settings meet the six Institute of Medicines (IOM) Aims for Improving Healthcare Quality?
IOMs Six Aims for Improving Health Care Quality
Aim Description
1. Safe care Avoiding injuries to patients
2. Effective care Providing care based on scientific knowledge
3. Patient-centered care Providing respectful and responsive care that ensures that patient values guide clinical decisions
4. Timely care Reducing waits for both recipients and providers of care
5. Efficient care Avoiding waste
6. Equitable care Ensuring that the quality of care does not vary because of characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or geographic location