Hospital uses pocket-sized handout to improve core measures compliance
Briefings on The Joint Commission, May 1, 2010
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Core measures—they’re a part of the fabric of hospital life, particularly given their connection to CMS reimbursement numbers. All staff will have encountered core measures at some point, and have a basic understanding. But how do you ensure their knowledge level is up to date and sufficient to keep your hospital’s reimbursements at the optimal level?
At Regional Medical Center of San Jose (RMC), the Quality Department the Core Measures 101 brochure, an educational tool designed to improve new hires’ understanding of core measures.
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