HealthCare Benchmarks and Quality Improvement articles from November 2002

HealthCare Benchmarks and Quality Improvement archives from November 2002

Knowledge management a critical component of ongoing excellence; strong collection process, linkage to strategic mission imperative.
November 1, 2002... The old adage, "knowledge is power," has been used so often it's become a cliche. In the world of quality and process improvement, the phrase "knowledge is excellence" carries far more weight and truth. Knowledge management, whether in the...

JCAHO unveils changes to accreditation process; self-assessment, continued role of ORYX.(Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
November 1, 2002... In what its president calls "the next step in the evolution of accreditation," the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, announced significant changes to its accreditation process. ...

Hospital achieves 100% usage of CPOE system; patient orders entered electronically, saving time.(computerized physician order-entry)
November 1, 2002... Montefiore Medical Center, based in Bronx, NY, has achieved a rare milestone; all inpatient orders--including medications, lab tests, diagnostic tests, and all other clinical care orders--are being entered electronically. In the process,...

Change is slow but steady in the CPOE market.(computerized physician order-entry systems)
November 1, 2002... While hospitals have not exactly fallen over themselves to install computerized physician order-entry systems (CPOEs), a growing number are beginning to recognize their value, says Nick Beard, MD, MS, vice president of Health Informatics for...

New construction calls for advanced planning; patient safety, operations efficiencies top priorities.
November 1, 2002... A hospital construction project is never easy for staff, patients, or administration, but as a facility in suburban Atlanta is demonstrating, planning ahead and focusing on details can help minimize the impact on patient care and safety. ...

Calculator helps predict course of melanoma; tool for physicians aids patient communication.
November 1, 2002... Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, have developed an adjuvant systemic therapy tool, or calculator, that can help physicians and their patients better determine melanoma treatment options. Adjuvant systemic therapy uses...

Audio conference tackles HIPAA privacy concerns.(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
November 1, 2002... The recently released final privacy rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) makes significant changes to the existing regulations. With the April 14, 2003, compliance deadline fast approaching, are your staff...

Grants given for quality.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Five different health organizations have received six grants totaling $4.9 million for pilot projects to reward physicians and hospitals for higher quality. The grant program, called Rewarding Results, is administered by the National...