Open AccessAn introduction to key performance indicators for medical physicists
Author(s) -
DiCostanzo Dominic J.,
Kumaraswamy Lalith K.,
Shuman Jillian,
Pavord Daniel C.,
Hu Yanle,
Jordan David W.,
WaiteJones Christopher,
Hsu Annie
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of applied clinical medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.83
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1526-9914
DOI - 10.1002/acm2.13718
Subject(s) - performance indicator , scope (computer science) , process management , computer science , quality (philosophy) , key (lock) , health indicator , performance measurement , position paper , risk analysis (engineering) , health care , business , computer security , political science , philosophy , epistemology , marketing , law , programming language , world wide web
Qualified medical physicists (QMPs) are in a unique position to influence the creation and application of key performance indicators (KPIs) across diverse practices in health care. Developing KPIs requires the involvement of stakeholders in the area of interest. Fundamentally, KPIs should provide actionable information for the stakeholders using or viewing them. During development, it is important to strongly consider the underlying data collection for the KPI, making it automatic whenever possible. Once the KPI has been validated, it is important to setup a review cycle and be prepared to adjust the underlying data or action levels if the KPI is not performing as intended. Examples of specific KPIs for QMPs of common scopes of practice are provided to act as models to aid in implementation. KPIs are a useful tool for QMPs, regardless of the scope of practice or practice environment, to enhance the safety and quality of care being delivered.