Project Summary: Data is essential to the quality improvement (QI) process because it is needed for quality measurement, but there are many types of data, data collection methods, and data locations. All nurses are involved in improving care and need to have a working knowledge of data in connection with QI. In addition to understanding data, QI requires familiarity with the impact that quality indicators and financial reimbursement have on quality care. A review of these QI components can provide a nurse with the comprehension needed to be effective in QI initiatives. This assignment supports the skills of explaining relevant data associated with QI initiatives, examining quality indicators as they impact QI, and discussing financial reimbursement associated with QI.