Introduction to the QI Learning Institute: Slide Presentation

Background of QIs

• Developed through contract with UCSF-Stanford Evidence-based Practice Center.
• Use existing hospital discharge data, based on readily available data elements.
• Incorporate severity adjustment methods (APR-DRGs, comorbidity groupings) in IQIs [Inpatient Quality Indicators].
• Original goal: Use for national tracking, quality improvement.
• Growing use for reporting and P4P [pay-for performance].
• For more information, please go to the QI Web site: http://www.qualityindicators.ahrq.gov.