Making HIT Meaningful: How to Use Data for Quality Improvement

Module Materials

Does it feel like all you do is enter data into your EHR – but don’t get back any useful information?

This module describes how you and your practice team can use data to support quality improvement activities in your practice – and make your data meaningful for you and your patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the definitions and uses of quality improvement tools, such as Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.
  • Describe best practices for HIT use as part of quality improvement activities in primary care practices.

Who Should Complete this Module?

The information in this module is valuable for clinicians and practice staff such as medical assistants, front & back office, nursing, and care managers.

CME credit available.

Approximate Time: 60 minutes

Making HIT Meaningful: How to Use Data for Quality Improvement