Improving Quality
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Our quality improvement products are uniquely designed to improve health outcomes in a variety of settings. Our professional staff carefully researches each product to assure that Primaris' quality standards are met. The product must be proven effective, practical and easy to implement before we offer it to our providers. And, products are constantly being added or revised to assure that you receive the most up-to-date tools. Please select a health care setting and condition from the menu below. 

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Safe Practices for Better Healthcare and Voluntary Consensus Standards for Hospital Care

Publication #: MO-03-04-PS

This list of nationally recognized safe practices will help you focus and prioritize your quality improvement efforts on areas of national interest and concern. Developed by the National Quality Forum.

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Publication #: MO-03-13-UTMO

This process provides you with the key information you need to carry out FMEA analysis in healthcare settings. Includes a form to document your FMEA. Excerpts and adaptation from "The Basics of FMEA" (copyright Resource Engineering, Inc.) with permission of the authors.

Adverse Drug Events (ADE) Survey

Publication #: MO-03-03-PS

Organizations can gain valuable information from front-line healthcare workers regarding errors in the medication administration process using this ADE survey. Developed by HealthInsight.

Speak Up Flyer

Publication #: MO-03-08-UTMO

The Speak Up campaign was developed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) to educate consumers on the importance of speaking up regarding health care. This flyer lists locations for campaign information and additional resources.

Safety Climate Survey

Using this survey, an organization can learn about the perceptions front-line clinical staff have regarding patient safety in their clinical areas and management's commitment to safety. Developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Assessing Unsafe Acts

Publication #: MO-03-05-PS

This scale can help healthcare providers and administrators determine culpability and accountability when adverse events occur. Developed by the Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Overview

Immunization Order Form at Discharge

Publication #: MO-03-08-IMM

Sample Influenza/Pneumococcal Vaccine

Publication #: MO-03-06-IMM

Antibiotic Recommendations for the Initial Treatment of Pneumonia Pocket Card

Publication #: MO-03--07-PNEU

This pocket card provides recommended therapies for ICU and Non-ICU patients. Measures 3" x 7.5".

Pneumoccoccal Polysaccharide Vaccine Pocket Card

Publication #: MO-03-01-PNEU

Provides indications, recommendations, algorithm and reactions. Measures 3" x 7.5".

Adult Immunization Schedule Reference Card

Publication #: MO-06-03-IMM

Provides recommendations for adults who are chronically ill and those who are not. Measures 8.5" x 11".

Indicator Logic

Publication #: MO-03-01-PNEU

Flow chart for abstraction process that walks through inclusion/exclusion criteria for data abstraction. Measures 3.5" x 8.5".

Improvement Strategies

Overview

Sample Standing Order for Administration of Pneumococcal Vaccine

Outpatient Sample of Standing Medical Order for Influenza Vaccine

Physician's Orders - Admission

Physician's Discharge Plans

Respiratory Care Assessment