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Key Performance Indicators: A Framework for Allied Healthcare Educational Institutions
Jithin Sreedharan1, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu2, Ajayan Kamalasanan2
1Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar.
Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is crucial for allied health institutions (AHIs) to effectively monitor performance and enhance educational quality. This study provides a framework for KPI development and implementation, aiding in comprehensive performance evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Performance Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Performance evaluation in allied healthcare education is complex and requires strategic approaches.
- Developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is a priority for policymakers in Allied Health Institutions (AHIs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive framework for AHIs to extract, profile, measure, and report performance indicators.
- To guide AHIs in establishing KPIs and minimum datasets for organizational performance and quality monitoring.
Main Methods:
- A general literature review approach was adopted.
- The study focused on the goals of institutional KPI frameworks, benchmarking, and performance tracking using KPI dashboards.
Main Results:
- The study outlines the scope, relevant KPI categories, and specific KPIs for evaluating allied healthcare programs.
- Findings highlight the importance of benchmarking KPIs and utilizing a KPI dashboard for performance measurement and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- KPIs are essential tools for performance monitoring in AHIs across all specialties.
- The proposed KPI framework aids in monitoring organizational performance and improving the overall quality of allied healthcare education.
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