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RTN1503_B1_Leader and Physician Engagement
Recommended Readings, Tips & Pearls *TS: Accreditation Management Skills: Encouraging Leader and Physician Engagement (PDF/QV) [REF:JCSC, LDR, MD] The Source, February 2015, Vol 13, #2, Pg 1 JCs1503_B1 This article reviews the critical importance of having leadership and physicians supportively involved in accreditation, quality of care and patient safety issues. While that is a well…
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RTN1503_B2_CJCP: Sentinel Events Chapter
*TS: CJCP: Certified Joint Commission Professional: Focus on the “Sentinel Events” Chapter (PDF/QV) [REF: CJCP, JCSC] The Source, February 2015, Vol 13, #2, Pg 7 JCs1503_B2 By now, everyone in an accredited organization should know that the definition of Sentinel Event (SE) has been updated and significantly refined. Everyone should also know the answers to…
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RTN1053_B3_High Reliability
*TS: Spotlight On Success: CaroMont Health Embraces High Reliability (PDF/QV) [REF: LDR, PI] The Source, March 2015, Vol 13, #3, Pg 12 JCs1503_B3 This 435-bed, not-for-profit general and acute care facility credits a 25% mortality rate reduction to its multi-year efforts to become a high reliability organization. The article outlines key steps and strategies in…