The Joint Commission, state agencies, and others are demanding solid data proving increased patient safety. You may be enlisting your front-line staff to gather this kind of information, but do they know how to interpret that data? Frequently, vital information with great potential for improving patient care, as well as proving compliance with Joint Commission patient safety goals, is overlooked or underutilized. will help staff quickly and easily find and present valuable information to improve quality and performance at your facility. BONUS! The CD-ROM contains customizable forms, policies and tools meet the needs of your facility! The wealth of information you’re trying to make sense of can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This easy-to-understand resource breaks down what type of data you need and how to manipulate it once it’s collected to make positive changes in your facility. Why data is so important Understanding the difference types of data Analysis of your data Data coding—If it’s not in a bin you will never find it Comparing your data to goals Control charts Trending Common cause analysis Mechanics of data manipulation Pivot tabled—The data analyst’s best friend Presenting your data Putting it all together—Is your data lying to you? Designed Especially For QI and PI professionals in hospitals and healthcare systems.