Hospital Peer Review – September 1, 2007
September 1, 2007
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New 2008 NPSGs target early intervention, medication safety
Just three new National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) were added by The Joint Commission this year, but the requirements both new and old pose some challenges for organizations and quality professionals. -
New safety goals will be phased in over a year
For its 2008 National Patient Safety Goals, The Joint Commission has prescribed a one-year phase-in period with defined milestones for compliance at three, six, and nine months. -
Most physicians still don't disclose errors
Although nearly every physician surveyed in a recent study said they would disclose a hypothetical error, fewer than half have actually done so, says a new study from the University of Iowa. -
Patient Satisfaction Planner: Unsatisfactory stay sparks Planetree care model
One woman's vision of a new type of hospital sparked after the lack of personalized care she experienced during treatment for a serious illness resulted in the creation of the Planetree organization, which has become became a leader in pioneering patient-centered care. -
Patient Satisfaction Planner: Health program saves $1.70 for every dollar
A health management plan for members with chronic conditions has generated a 1.7-to-1 return on investment and glowing responses to member satisfaction surveys for Health Alliance Plan (HAP). -
Patient Satisfaction Planner: AHRQ: Good news, bad news on gender discrepancies
Although there are signs of improvement in some conditions, differences in the quality of health care provided to men and women continue to persist, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHQ). -
Do standardized order sets really improve care?
Like all technology, standardized order sets have both pros and cons, says Larry Abramson, DO, MPH, quality director at POH Medical Center in Pontiac, MI. "There is good and there is bad," he says. "My thoughts on order sets are that they are a necessary evil at this point." -
The Quality - Cost Connection: Fortifying individual case review activities
Joint Commission standards require ongoing professional practice evaluations of physicians and licensed independent practitioners (LIPs).