Management versus Leadership

DQ 1 Management versus Leadership

After completing this week’s reading answer the following questions:

a. What role does management play in continuous quality improvement?

b. How is managing different from leading?

c. In your opinion, which role is more effective in implementing changes that improve quality outcomes: managing or leading? Why?

Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, cited in APA format.

DQ 2 Implementation and Barriers

Select one of the following organizations and the associated quality improvement initiative:

a. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals

b. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Never Events

Describe the overarching goal of the initiative. Describe key strategies this organization has recommended to improve quality in the healthcare setting. In your opinion, what are the potential barriers associated with implementing this strategy in the healthcare setting?

Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, cited in APA format