Connected Care Evaluation Program Pilot (NCQA)
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is searching for early adopters of its newest delivery system evaluation program, the Patient-Centered Connected Care Recognition (PCCC).
NCQA Celebrates 25 Years
The National Committee for Quality Assurance is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Since its founding in 1990, NCQA has been a major figure in driving improvement in the health care system and is constantly helping elevate the issue of health care quality to the top of the national mind frame. This year marks the 25th anniversary for NCQA, and to celebrate this legacy, they are hosting several special events throughout the year.
A Cost/Benefit Analysis of TJC Accreditation
As more and more healthcare providers hop on board with accreditation, you might be wondering which one is right for your organization. Today, we'll take a look at one accreditation in specific: The Joint Commission (TJC). We'll look at the costs and benefits so you know what to expect before jumping in with both feet.
5 Ways The Expanding Role of the Pharmacist Is Changing Healthcare
The role of the pharmacist in the healthcare industry has been expanding over the past decade, from simple medication fulfillment to crucial patient aftercare, education, and administering vaccinations. 2015 has already seen big changes within the healthcare industry and we predict that the role of the pharmacist will only expand more.
5 Smart Moves for Healthcare Executives
In the ever-changing healthcare industry, the C-suite executives always have to be on their toes. But the best leaders are making some smart, calculated moves to stay on top of their game in 2015. These moves are not always executed easily, but those who make them help their organizations perform better and provide a higher level of patient care.
Choosing the Right Healthcare Accreditation
If your healthcare organization is considering getting accredited, you might have questions on which type is right for your organization. You also might be curious about some of the details behind the accreditation process, such as: How long does the process take? How much does it cost? How long will the accreditation last? How many organizations are already accredited? Which one is the aligns with my organization's services?
Why Get TJC Accreditation?
With so many options for healthcare accreditation, many healthcare leaders are asking themselves, "Which accreditation(s) is best for my organization?" One of those accreditation options is through The Joint Commission (formerly Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or JCAHO), which conducts unannounced inspections and ensures quality standards industry-wide.
Is NCQA Accreditation Right for You?
In the alphabet soup of healthcare accreditation, chances are there are at least one or two accrediting bodies that you aren’t entirely sure about - one of those might be NCQA. Who are they, what do they accredit and do you need their accreditation in your organization? Who is NCQA? The National Committee for Quality Assurance is an independent, non-profit in the United States that is concerned with establishing quality standards for healthcare organizations that aim to identify key areas of improvement within the organizations themselves. NCQA was established in the early ‘90s, a time in United States healthcare where there was a discernible shift in healthcare reform throughout The Clinton Administration.
The Skinny on TJC Accreditation
Since its rebranding in 2007 to simply The Joint Commission (formerly “Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or “JCAHO”) the way that TJC surveys hospitals has evolved from its original process, which was originally put into place in the 1950s. Traditionally, TJC surveys hospitals every three years for accreditation (laboratories are on two-year accreditation cycles). While the information garnered from the surveys is relatively comprehensive, most of it is “need to know” in terms of public consumption - the gritty details are left up to the hospital to decide if or how much they want to share with the public.
The Benefits of CARF Accreditation |The Value in CARF Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) was established in 1966 as an alternative to Joint Commission certification. Services provided by rehabilitation facilities are subtly specified in different ways than general hospitals. It’s fitting, then, that they have their own, more specified accreditation system for their services.