Quality Indicators for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis.

Justin CottrellJonathan YipYvonne ChanChristopher J ChinAli DamjiJohn R de AlmeidaMartin DesrosiersAntoine EskanderArif JanjuaShaun KiltyJohn M LeeKristian I MacdonaldEric K MeenLuke RudmikDoron D SommerLeigh SowerbyMarc A TewfikAndrew ThambooAllan D VescanIan J WitterickErin WrightEric Monteiro

Published in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2020)

This study proposes 7 QIs for the diagnosis and management of patients with ABRS. These QIs can serve multiple purposes, including documenting the quality of care; comparing institutions and providers; prioritizing quality improvement initiatives; supporting accountability, regulation, and accreditation; and determining pay for performance initiatives.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
patient safety
liver failure
healthcare
respiratory failure
pain management
mechanical ventilation