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Are you tired of dealing with multiple data definitions and similar but differing performance measures? Youve probably wished many times that the quality measures from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were identical.
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A recent four-day Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) survey at United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, TX, was very patient-focused, with direct caregivers much more involved, reports Darlene Adams, RN, MSN, the organizations patient care safety/quality management officer.
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A high priority has been placed on improving incident reporting as the first step in reducing unintended patient injuries. The incident reporting system in many health care organizations is evolving into one that focuses on near misses, provides incentives for voluntary reporting, ensures confidentiality (not necessarily anonymity), and emphasizes data collection, analysis, and improvement.
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The quality professionals role continues to evolve, with many professionals stepping into leadership and business roles, according to the latest Hospital Peer Review salary survey.
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