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1. Quality Data Sources Organizer Discussion Paper
Quality Data Sources Organizer Discussion PaperThe purpose of this assignment is to
become familiar with various data sources used by health care organizations to obtain
quality data. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) creates an annual
report, the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, which assesses the
performance of the U.S. health care system. This report identifies strengths and weaknesses
of the health care system in addition to disparities for access to health care and quality of
health care. The report is based on more than 250 measures of quality and disparities, and
it covers a broad range of health care services and settings. Access the "2017 National
Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Sources" through the AHRQ website, using
the link provided in the topic materials. Select five data sources from this report and fill in
the required components on the "Quality Data Sources Organizer." While APA style is not
required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and
documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can
be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center Quality Data Sources
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OrganizerData Source Primary Content Population Targeted Demographic Data
Schedule Is This a Source of Primary or Secondary Data? How / When /
Wherethe Information MightBe UsedNational Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
(NHANES) The data gathered comprises information on chronic illnesses and health
condition, food intake and food intake patterns, infectious diseases and vaccination data,
and environment and health The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
(NHANES) covers the civilian noninstitutionalized resident population of the United States.
Everyone who is in monitored care or custody in an institutional context, as well as all
active military persons, active duty family members who are stationed abroad, and anyone
else who lives outside of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, is
excluded. Since its change of focus in 1999, the NHANES has covered individuals of all ages
Quality Data Sources Organizer Discussion Paper. Age, gender, ethnicity and Hispanic
background, level of education, birthplace, household income, and employment status.
Previously, data were collected on a periodic basis (1960-1994); starting in 1999,
data were collected yearly, with data releases happening in 2-year intervals. The source is
a secondary source of information. Questionnaires and surveys are used to gather the
majority of the content. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
(NHANES) demographic statistics and nutritional information were once used by a

2. university research unit to investigate the nutritional status of the geriatric population and
the peculiarities of food stamp users (2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities
Report, 2018). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) The aim of the
BRFSS is to collect standardized, state-specific information on preventative health practices
and behavioral problems in adults that are related to chronic conditions, injuries, and
avoidable communicable diseases (2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities
Report, 2018). Civilian noninstitutionalized population in the United States, aged 18 and
older, who lives in families (Pierannunzi et al., 2013)Quality Data Sources Organizer
Discussion Paper. Age, gender, education levels, marital status, occupational situation,
racial group, and family income. Despite the fact that this is an annual survey, data is
captured monthly. This survey is based on the state mobile health survey program,
which means it constitutes a primary source of data. Governments have adopted BRFSS to
address urgent and developing health issues, such as vaccine shortages, that have arisen
recently. National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS ) The data is acquired
from health records and includes the kind of clinician who was visited, the purpose for the
visit, diagnoses, medications that were prescribed, given, or refilled, and certain processes
and diagnostics that were requested or completed during the visit. Patient information
includes gender, age, ethnicity, and the intended payment method. In addition, information
is gathered on specific features of clinician activities. The weighting of sample data is done
in order to generate estimates of medical appointments. The patient visit serves as the
foundational sampling unit for the study. This does not cover the fields
of radiology, pathology, and anesthesiology (NCHS, 2017)Quality Data Sources Organizer
Discussion Paper Patient's gender, age, location, and race. An annual survey.
As a secondary source, it collects visit, procedural, and clinician-level information
from office-based physicians and professionals at community health centers across the
United States. Using the information, it is possible to improve public healthcare
professionals' specialized educational programs, implement health care policy, update
administration of clinical profession, and assess the overall quality of treatment provided to
patients (NCHS, 2017). Moreover, the information may be useful in detecting and treating
chronic diseases, like evaluating chronic NSAID usage or the use of statins in geriatric
individuals. National Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS)
Benchmarking Database Specifically, the 5.0 edition of the CAHPS Adult and Child
Health Plan Surveys reporting elements are divided into four main combinations that reflect
user encounter inspects such as receiving required treatment, receiving treatment
promptly, how effectively physicians communicate, healthcare plan details and customer
care Numerous distinct groups are surveyed by the CAHPS. These include adults,
children, children with chronic illnesses, Medicare, Medicaid, or Medicare coordinated
service recipients. Gender, age, education level, ethnicity, race, and geographic location
Annually This is a secondary source of information. In order to gather
information, a survey questionnaire conducted by phone or mail is used to collect a
predefined set of questions (2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report,
2018) Numerous CAHPS surveys are used to track how Medicare reimburses providers for
different services and amenities (CAHPS, 2016). National Health Interview Survey

3. (NHIS) Following the establishment of the living arrangements, the main
family interviews include questions on everybody in every family in the household. For each
family in the household, more questions are posed to one sample child and one sample
adult. In the sample adult questionnaire, one will find questions on chronic medical
conditions and physical impairments, as well as about lifestyle habits, access to healthcare,
interactions with healthcare personnel, and vaccinations. The same questions are found in
the sample child questionnaire. Citizens who are not institutionalized and who live in
the US. Age, gender, ethnicity, profession, region, marital status birthplace, and education
level. Annually As a secondary source of information, it collects information from
questionnaires that may be utilized to give more insight on an issue already addressed or on
a new issue not addressed in other sections of the NHIS (2017 National Healthcare Quality
and Disparities Report, 2020). It has useful information for monitoring health goals,
evaluating health policy, and determining health trends habits and healthcare usage (CDC,
2021).References2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. (2020).
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https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqdr17/index.htmlCDC. (2021, August
5). National health interview survey. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/index.htmNational Center for Health
Statistics, & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). National Ambulatory
Medical Care Survey: 2013 NAMCS Micro-data file documentation.Pierannunzi, C., Hu, S. S.,
& Balluz, L. (2013). A systematic review of publications assessing reliability and validity of
the behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS), 2004–2011. BMC Medical Research
Methodology, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-13-49The CAHPS Database, 2016
CAHPS Health Plan Survey Database, 2016 Chartbook: What consumers say about their
experiences with their health plans and medical care. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality; 2016.
https://cahpsdatabase.ahrq.gov/files/2016CAHPSHealthPlanChartbook.pdfQuality Data
Sources Organizer Discussion Paper