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A Three-Part Approach to Patient Safety: Balanced Strategy Improves Value, Reduces Costs

Nolan T, Martin L, Mountford J, Neumann C, Schummers D. A three-part approach to patient safety: Balanced strategy improves value, reduces costs. Healthcare Executive. 2008 Sep/Oct;23(5):70-74.

This article describes the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's three-part approach for improving the bottom-line performance in hospitals and other health care settings. Establishing a balanced strategy of initiatives and driver diagrams are explained. The balanced strategy is a tool that gives leaders a way to ensure improved patient outcomes and reduced cost.

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A Three-Part Approach to Patient Safety: Balanced Strategy Improves Value, Reduces Costs