Detailed Explanation:
A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Here’s how each option measures up:
Option B: Improve Leapfrog Safety Grade score by one letter grade within 2 calendar years
This is a well-defined SMART goal as it is specific (Leapfrog Safety Grade), measurable (one letter grade improvement), achievable, relevant to healthcare quality, and time-bound (2 years).
Option A:
Lacks a time frame and could benefit fromfurther specification.
Option C:
States "within 2 years," but lacks a clear, measurable target for improvement.
Option D:
Specifies a completion rate and time frame but does not clearly connect to a strategic improvement goal.
[References:, CPHQ and healthcare quality improvement resources emphasize the SMART criteria as essential components for setting actionable and effective goals., , , , , ]
