The Joint Commission (TJC) surveyed Nightingale Community Hospital two years ago. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations. The mission of The Joint commission is “To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value”(The Joint Commission, 2012). The previous Joint Commission survey results found opportunity with six standards at Nightingale Community hospital. The area of greatest opportunity, with four findings, was within the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services: · PC.01.01.07 Pain is assessed in all patients(The Joint Commission, 2012).
AFT2 Accreditation Audit – Medication Management Western Governors University EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Joint Commission sets standards for quality and safety in health care with each standard having associated criteria used to determine a hospital’s compliance status. Nightingale Community Hospital (NCH) will be fully engaged in activities with the Joint Commission within 13 months to determine our compliance statuses with three of the standards that governs medication management. As a precautionary measure, a vigorous evaluation of the medication management policies and practices was undertaken to assure that NCH remains in compliance and will be able to pass the upcoming accreditation audit. More importantly, this ongoing process is vital towards our core value of improving the quality and safety of our patients. The following is the result of the evaluation of NCH’s medication management and medication safety program.
19. Enter the requested information. Attach to this application a legible copy(ies) of applicant’s current Certificate of Insurance for Liability Insurance that covers premises and operation for this address. If all services are provided exclusively in a licensed hospital or licensed health facility (as defined in Health and Safety Code, Section 1250), please provide a cover letter with the facility information as proof of liability insurance coverage in accordance with the February 2005 Provider Bulletin regarding Facility Based Providers. 20.
It has both centralized and decentralized structures. The health care delivery system is unique providing services, such as caregivers, hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies. It is an all-rounder in the health care industry that plays different positions ranging from delivering health care to providing health care treatment. The organization is operated by health care professionals, business professionals, construction workers, and customer service experts. Kaiser Permanente has “universal commitment improving the health and wellness of the members, patients, colleagues, and communities” (Kaiser Permanente, 2012).
HCM 500 Case study 1: EMR implementation and patient flow [Student XX] Southern New Hampshire University The proposed case study is based on the report and supporting statistical evidence of impacts observed in the case of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Emergency Department (CCHMC ED) in regards to patient flow metrics prior to/ during and after enterprise-wide EHR implementation initiative. The measures used to ascertain and assess the nature and degree of identified trends were analogous to the nationally instituted quality measures specific to ED settings: “timeliness, safety and efficiency standards, most directly reported as overall length of stay (LOS), door to doctor times and left without being seen” (Kennebeck
Mid-Columbia’s mission is to lead and act as a catalyst in promoting health for all people. They want to recognize the individual as a whole human being with different needs and to communicate a vision of health and education to upgrade the quality of life in the community environment. They believe it is important to empower people to become partners in their own healthcare. Mid-Columbia’s commitment to meet or exceed expectations of patients and to create an exceptional experience, results in industry leading levels of patient satisfaction (MCMC,
Care Standards Act 2000: The job of regulating the independent health and care sector by health authorities and local authorities has now been taken over by the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC) who became responsible for the registration and inspection of all care homes and private healthcare facilities in England. The purpose of the new regime is to create consistency in the interpretation of the legislation and the application of this to the independent health and care sector. Previously, where the function had been undertaken by the various health authorities, there was a significant variation across the country in the application and interpretation of the legislation and the intention is now to create some consistency through the NCSC. The Care Standards Act gives powers to the Secretary of State to publish national minimum standards (NMS) Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults: Any adult at risk of abuse, exploitation or neglect should be able to access support to enable them to live a life free from violence and abuse. Agencies and organisations work
In this paper I will discuss how the culture of a healthcare organization can improve hospital outcomes. Obama Care is a health care organization implemented through the democratic administration that helps individuals have a smoother medical experience by means of preventive care services, the Summary of Budgets Committee for nutritional benefits before and after a hospital stay, emergency room insurance acceptance with no turn away, pre existing condition and grandfathered insurance. Healthcare, 2012 show that the organizational design of Obama Care which consist of legislation to create health care, are a joint effort among the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury. This healthcare organization to benefit hospital outcomes is the government’s reconstruction of the private marketplace and makes access to all for health care without penalty for pre existing conditions. In fact, you may be
Ideally, a good care system for patients includes medical professionals as well as friends and family to compliment each other in providing for patient needs. Because patients require care from medical professions in hospitals, there are provisions that the hospital must follow. “Compliance means conforming to a rule, such as a specification, policy, standard or law. Regulatory compliance describes the goal that corporations or public agencies aspire to in their efforts to ensure that personnel are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws and regulations (Compliance and Regulatory Compliance, 2013)”. For this reason there are terms of compliance that hospitals must adhere to.
. Policy and Procedure November 27, 2013 As the manager here at St. James Acute Hospital; the CEO, shareholders and staff appreciates the influence that the Joint Commission has on the organization. The Joint Commission has given the facility the opportunity to be evaluated through surveys to ensure that our patients are receiving high quality care and all safety standards are achieved. The Joint Commission gives the organization the advantage of being accredited in many areas of performance and services (Joint Commission, nd). The Joint commission has helped this organization establish guidelines and procedures to follow to strengthen the organization.