Quality Improvement

• Improvement is accelerated through measurement and reporting. Implementation of the electronic health record (EHR) facilitates measurement and reporting. AAN promotes readiness for EHR exchange of information and infrastructure. Refer to EHR Resources.
• Structural thematic areas help to focus improvement efforts. Refer to the MedQIC for tips on adopting health information technology, measure and report performance, redesign processes, and transform organizational culture.
• Performance Measurement: Accelerating Improvement (IOM Brief Report)
• Share your experiences. Email the AAN with your feedback on your quality improvement efforts.