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Want to know more about this audioconference and what it has to offer? Take a look at our agenda.

I. New Core Measure Requirement for 2008

1. Facilities required to select an additional measure set
2. Joint Commission adds new core measures

II. Joint Commission uses of core measures in the accreditation process

1. Quality Report
2. Priority Focus Process
3. Strategic Surveillance System (S3)
4. Onsite Survey Process

III. Addressing reporting requirements

1. Transforming the hospitals' view of mandatory reporting
2. Managing current Core Measure reporting initiatives (CMS/Joint Commission)
3. Supporting the data collection process financially and operationally
4. Incorporating internal and external reporting requirements across the hospital

IV. What other organizations are using core measure data and for what purpose?

1. CMS
2. Hospital report cards
3. Insurance companies

V. Tips for success

1. Using data to improve performance 
2. Identify systems and processes that contribute to risk
3. Culture of quality
4. Electronic medical record
5. Standing orders

VI. What’s coming next

VII. Question & Answer session

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this program, you will know how to:

1.  Describe new core measure requirements for 2008
2.  Recognize how The Joint Commission will use core measures in the accreditation process
4.  Implement core measure tips for success
5.  Determine what to expect in the future with core measures

BONUS TOOLS IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET

In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials. These materials are provided with PDF links.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Jennifer K. Cowel, RN, MHSA, is a vice president with Patton Healthcare Consulting, LLC, and held a variety of leadership and management roles during more than 17 years with The Joint Commission. Her work included Standards Improvement Initiatives, implementation and testing of Shared Visions—New Pathways®, and the creation of management tools and a paperless tracking system for the 10,000 accreditation reports produced each year. Ms. Cowel was the project director for The Joint Commission’s ORYX program, and managed the introduction of Core Measures into Joint Commission–accredited hospitals and integration of core measures into the accreditation process. In addition, she developed and directed the launch of The Joint Commission’s Network Accreditation Program and directed the multimillion-dollar Agenda for Change initiative, which resulted in streamlined standards and a redesigned accreditation survey.

Jacqueline L. Matthews, RN, MS is the director of quality and infection control at the Cleveland Clinic where she implemented a major departmental restructuring which included integrating quality into 21 new institutes within Cleveland Clinic and developed a new paradigm for delivering quality services in a large urban hospital. She is the former director of quality at Community General Hospital in Syracuse, NY, following several years as a nurse manager and started her career with the National Institutes of Health as a staff nurse with a specialty in infectious diseases. 

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

Accreditation professionals, survey coordinators, quality management directors, CFO, CIO, financial personnel, data personnel

DIAL IN TOLL FREE!

Details on how to call will be sent to you via e-mail with your materials package.

AUDIO ON-DEMAND

In addition to the regular purchase options for HCPro audioconferences, we are pleased to offer another option, an audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.

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