Author Question: The application of quality improvement strategies comprises six areas of performance. They include: ... (Read 45 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The application of quality improvement strategies comprises six areas of performance. They include:

1. Providing appropriate and effective care if possible
2. Elevating access barriers
3. Reducing unjustified geographic variation in care
4. Application of managed care to all citizens

Question 2

Developmental disabilities are chronic impairments that occur during development and up to age 22. Disabilities limit functioning in at least three of seven areas. These may include:

1. Dependent living, education, and finances
2. Race, gender and ethnicity
3. Care giving, dependence, and limitation
4. Self-help, language, and learning

ryrychapman11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Leatherman and McCarthy state that the application of quality improvement strategies to six areas of performance could affect both process and outcomes of health. Reducing unjustified geographic variation is one of them.

Answer to Question 2

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Disabilities limit functioning in at least three of seven areas, including self-help, language, learning, mobility, self-direction, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency.