A rapid process improvement event (e.g., Kaizen) focuses on quick, targeted interventions to improve a specific process, such as reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs).
Option A (Design indicators for hospital-wide data collection plan): Designing indicators is a long-term strategy, not suited for a rapid event, which focuses on immediate process changes.
Option B (Search the United States Preventive Services Taskforce for recommendations): USPSTF provides preventive care guidelines, not specific hospital infection control strategies like CLABSIs.
Option C (Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for relevant resources): This is the correct answer. The NAHQ CPHQ study guide states, “AHRQ provides evidence-based resources, such as toolkits for reducing CLABSIs, that are practical for rapid improvement events” (Domain 4). AHRQ’s CLABSI toolkit offers actionable protocols for rapid implementation.
Option D (Conduct a systematic review of studies in intensive care units): Systematic reviews are time-intensive and not feasible for a rapid event, which prioritizes quick action over exhaustive research.
CPHQ Objective Reference: Domain 4: Performance and Process Improvement, Objective 4.4, “Use evidence-based resources for improvement initiatives,” highlights AHRQ as a key source for practical tools. The NAHQ study guide notes, “AHRQ toolkits are ideal for rapid process improvement events due to their evidence-based, ready-to-use protocols” (Domain 4).
Rationale: AHRQ’s CLABSI resources provide immediate, evidence-based strategies for a rapid improvement event, aligning with CPHQ’s focus on actionable interventions.
[Reference: NAHQ CPHQ Study Guide, Domain 4: Performance and Process Improvement, Objective 4.4., , , ]
