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January 2010
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Creating a Movement for 2010 and Beyond
“2010 is an important year that will bring many changes to the American healthcare system,” writes NAHQ President Linda Scribner, “and this, in turn, creates opportunity for each of us as well as for NAHQ.”
QUALITY COLLABORATIVE
Joint Commission Q&A
This month’s submitted question: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently approved the continuation of deeming authority for The Joint Commission’s hospital accreditation program through July 15, 2014. What does this mean for my hospital?
NQF Endorses Updated Safe Practices Using the Latest Evidence
To guide healthcare systems in providing safe care, the National Quality Forum (NQF) has endorsed an updated list of Safe Practices for Better Healthcare. The 34 practices address issues like healthcare associated infections, pediatric imaging and workforce development, and have been updated with the latest evidence.
New Report Finds Non-Surgical Method for Diagnosing Breast Cancer Safe
Some methods of minimally invasive biopsy for breast cancer are nearly as accurate as surgical biopsy but have much less risk of harms, according to a new report, Comparative Effectiveness of Core Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Breast Lesion, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
NAHQ's New CPHQ Review Course Download
2009 Conference Symposia Download Available
Second Annual State Leaders Summit Announced
Hellos and Goodbyes for NAHQ Leadership
HQF: Apply Now for State Educational Grant
Member-Recommended Activities
Find Policies and Guideline at the NAHQ Resource Center
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
7 Ways to Foster Positive Change
NAHQ members share their suggestions and experiences on competencies that healthcare quality professionals need to affect positive change in the industry and their organizations. If you have additional suggestions, contact NAHQ e-news Editor Jane Martinsons at e-news@nahq.org or call 847/375-4884.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
What Will Healthcare Reform Mean to the Healthcare Quality Professional?
NAHQ e-news poses this question to American Hospital Association’s Dr. Maulik Joshi, president of the Health Research & Educational Trust and editor of NAHQ’s Journal for Healthcare Quality, and Nancy Foster, vice president of quality and patient safety policy.
SIG TRENDS
Are You Social Networking?
IOM Releases Report on Increasing Value of Health Care
STATE NEWS
News from California, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, and Texas
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