In this discussion, please do the following:

1. Select 3 principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and discuss the importance of each. How would you ensure these principles are integrated? In relation to Hospital Acquired Infection (Nosocomial infection)
2. To measure outcomes, tools are used in an effort to provide data, so that leaders can evaluate and make decisions regarding quality. Using the information gathered from the textbook and AHRQ website; create and post an audit tool that could be used for your change project.Hospital Acquired Infection (Nosocomial infection)

Support your discussion and opinions with facts, relevant examples from personal nursing practice, and at least two citations from the reading or peer-reviewed professional nursing literature. Remember to use APA 6^th edition formatting for all discussion posts and reference citations.

Reading & Resources

Read Chapters 23-24 In Marquis, B.L. & Huston, C.J. (2014). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8^th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Visit the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)