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Discussion Topic Order Description Module 6 Course objectives: 1. Identify a process for selecting effective outcomes, to include outcomes that are culturally sensitive, for performance/process measurement in various healthcare settings. 2. Analyze relationships between outcomes and resource utilization 3. Value clinical outcomes measurement as a process for improving healthcare delivery. During completion of this module, students will 1. Discuss measures of patient satisfaction as it relates to other outcomes measures Reading assignment: Malloch, K and Porter-o'Grady, T.(2010). Introduction to evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare, 2nd edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Read Chapter 8 And Block, D. J. (2006). Healthcare outcomes management. Strategies for planning and evaluation. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Read Chapter 9 and 10 Assignment: Write a discussion Exploring the association between patient satisfaction and the other outcome measures