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Determining
Needs and Setting Priorities for Systems Change
Overview
Making
a systems change is a lengthy and important process, involving many
steps, people, resources and tools. In order to complete the transition
in an effective and efficient manner, a solid foundation of data,
needs assessment, models and goals is needed. This section covers
"places to begin" for organizations ready to start assessing
needs and determining priorities.
This
section:
- Defines
microsystems.
- Reviews
reasons for self-assessment for systems change and how systems
change can benefit both practices and organizations.
- Presents
IOM recommendations for systems redesign.
- Provides
three tools used in a variety of settings as examples of practical
assessment tools that can guide quality improvement efforts and
evaluate changes in diabetes care.
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