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1. Standards Emanating From TJC Discussion
Standards Emanating From TJC DiscussionStandards Emanating From TJC DiscussionIn the
article “Managing to Improve Quality: The Relationship Between Accreditation Standards,
Safety Practices, and Patient Outcomes,” the authors discuss the growing trend by medical
insurance companies to eliminate reimbursement for Never Events. As these types of
mistakes should be easily preventable, hospitals have developed protocols to lessen or
extinguish the occurrence of these events. In addition, The Joint Commission (TJC) and the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have developed core measures to guide
health care providers’ efforts in improving patient safety and the quality of care
delivered.Health care organizations have developed strategic agendas to help meet these
standards and reduce the incidence of Never Events. Nurses significantly influence the
overall quality of health care provided and play a pivotal role in improving patient
outcomes.For this Discussion, you will consider the standards that are in place for nurses
and how they can be used to improve quality of care.To prepare for this Discussion:Review
the information at the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
websites on the core measures and standards presented in this week’s Resources.Consider
the nurse’s role in ing the organization’s strategic agenda as it relates to improving clinical
outcomes.Conduct an Internet search for either a Never Event or a core measure, and select
one to address in your post.By Day 3Respond to the following:How has the emphasis on
quality of care, patient safety, and clinical care outcomes been impacted by specific
standards emanating from TJC and/or CMS? Cite your selected core measure or Never Event
in your response.What is the impact of the nurse’s role in clinical outcomes for the
organization?Discuss nurse-specific challenges in influencing change in quality
improvement.How does this influence the ability of the organization to achieve its strategic
agenda? your response with references from the professional nursing literature.Note
Initial Post: A 3-paragraph (at least 350 words) response. Be sure to use evidence from the
readings and include in-text citations. Utilize essay-level writing practice and skills,
including the use of transitional material and organizational frames. Avoid quotes;
paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use
the most current evidence (usually ? 5 years old).By Day 7Read two or more of your
colleagues’ postings from the Discussion question ( with evidence if indicated).ORDER
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