Discuss the main developments in process improvement that have occurred in recent years are clinical practice guidelines, cost efficiency, critical pathways, and risk management. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
1) Analyze their:
a) purposes;
b) benefits; and
c) future trends
2) Discuss how they can affect:
a) the quality of care;
b) costs;
c) clinical processes; and
d) patient outcomes
3) Requirements of the final paper:
a) APA format
b) Cover sheet
c) 10 typed pages (excluding the cover sheet and reference pages)
d) Discuss at least three main developments
e) Include a minimum of seven peer-reviewed references less than five years old