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Summary of Measures & Performance Measurement with The Joint Commission
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Summary of Measures & Performance Measurement with The Joint Commission
In early 1999, the Joint Commission solicited input from a wide variety of stakeholders, including clinical professionals, health care provider organizations, state hospital associations, and health care consumers, convening an Advisory Panel about potential focus areas for performance measures.
Research has shown strong scientific evidence that demonstrates performing an evidence-based care process improves health outcomes.
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Research: Strong scientific evidence demonstrates that performing the evidence-based care process improves health outcomes (either directly or by reducing risk of adverse outcomes).
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Proximity: Performing the care process is closely connected to the patient outcome; there are relatively few clinical processes that occur after the one that is measured and before the improved outcome occurs.
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Accuracy: The measure accurately assesses whether or not the care process has actually been provided. That is, the measure should be capable of indicating whether the process has been delivered with sufficient effectiveness to make improved outcomes likely.
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In May 2001, the Joint Commission announced four initial core measurement areas for hospitals.
Measures that meet all four criteria should may be used for purposes of accountability (e.g., for accreditation, public reporting, or pay-for-performance). Those measures Measures that have not been designated as accountability measures may be useful for quality improvement, exploration and learning within individual health care organizations, and are good advice in terms of appropriate patient care. The Joint Commission has a primary focus on adopting accountability measures for its ORYX® program.
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Assisted Living Communities
Certification
Health Care Staffing Services
Hospital & Critical Access Accreditation
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