Contrast the definitions of implicit and explicit criteria in assessing health care quality. How is each type of criterion useful in quality assessment?

Answer 1

Hi Mahlen!

Thank you for your question! To start thinking about this, here are a few questions to help you:

1. What are the definitions of implicit and explicit
2. How would the definitions of implicit and explicit apply to a hospital setting? For example, would the set dosages of a medication be considered implicit or explicit?
3. Would a patient's treatment plan based on their provider's judgement be considered implicit or explicit?

Now, let's think about this:

1. Why is it important to have criteria based off evidence and standards, such as rules and guidelines, in a hospital?
2. Why is a provider's sole judgement also important? Are there times when these rules and guidelines would not adequately guide a specific situation?

Think about the definitions of each term and how it can apply to a healthcare setting! Also, think about how each criterion can be useful in those different settings.