New palliative/hospice care framework published
April 1, 2007 less than 1 minute read
New palliative/hospice care framework published
National Quality Forum is publisher
The National Quality Forum (NQF) has released a new publication entitled, A National Framework for Palliative and Hospice Care Quality Measurement and Reporting, which is based partly on the "Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care," which were issued in May 2004, by the National Consensus Project.
The National Consensus Project is a consortium of hospice and palliative care organizations, and it includes the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).
The new framework is considered a first step in creating a comprehensive quality measurement and reporting system for hospice and palliative care services. It outlines consensus practice guidelines from more than 300 organizations, and it includes 38 preferred practices.
For more information on the publication, visit the web site: http://www.qualityforum.org. Also, the National Consensus Project guidelines can be downloaded for free at the web site: http://www.nationalconsensusproject.org, or the print version can be purchased at the NHPCO Marketplace by calling (800) 646-6460.
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