Healthcare Quality Improvement

noun the act of making things harmonious or consistent

• The process of harmonization of international trade regulations is crucial for promoting global commerce.
• We need to work on harmonization of our schedules so we can all meet up at the same time.
• Let's get in sync and harmonize our plans for the weekend.
• Finding harmony in our differences is the key to successful team harmonization.

verb to make something into a routine or establish a routine for something

• The company aims to routinize the process for better efficiency.
• I need to routinize my morning routine to be more productive.
• Let's routinize this task so we can get it done quickly.
• She tried to routinize her emotions to appear more composed.

noun a specific problem or issue that causes discomfort or distress

• Identifying the pain points in our current business model is essential for making strategic improvements.
• I know that dealing with customer complaints is a real pain point for our team.
• Ugh, that issue with the software is such a pain point for me right now.
• Addressing the underlying pain points in our relationship will help us move forward more smoothly.

noun A numerical score used in healthcare settings to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers

• The nurse assessed the patient's risk of pressure ulcers using the Waterlow score.
• The doctor checked the Waterlow score to see if the patient was at risk for bedsores.
• I heard the nurse talking about some Waterlow score thing, not sure what it means though.
• The Waterlow score serves as a warning sign for potential skin issues in patients.

noun a report that details the events and actions taken following a specific incident or situation, typically used for analysis and improvement

• The military conducted an after-action report to analyze the outcomes of the recent operation.
• They had a meeting to go over the after-action report from the project.
• We gotta review the after-action report before the boss sees it.
• She treated their breakup as an after-action report, reflecting on what went wrong.