South Carolina Association for Healthcare Quality

Finally!!! I took the exam on Monday and passed. Wish I had not taken so long but glad it is behind me. I do recommend taking the test. I primarily studied from the handouts given at the April 08 prep course and that worked very well.

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This week SCHA members will be asked to complete a short needs assessment survey on acute inpatient glycemic management. Results will be used to develop resources and programs to assist hospitals. This survey is sponsored by the South Carolina Association for Healthcare Quality (SCAHQ), SCHA, the Diabetes Initiative of SC (DSC), and the SC Organization of Nurse Leaders (SCONL). The survey will be sent to nurse executives who will be asked to designate a key contact on acute inpatient Glycemic management and complete the survey.

You can obtain a discount of approximately 20% to attend the IHI’s National Forum if you also attend this TMIT workshop, which will also be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. For several years TMIT has offered great programs, at no charge, the day before the IHI Forum. This year’s program is entitled CEOs and Safety Leaders – Build Your 2009 Road Map: Implementing the New NQF Safe Practices. The Texas Medical Institute of Technology (TMIT) is a medical research organization.

This form is to elect our Leadership for 2009.

SCHA has been asked by our members to conduct a brief survey on PPR options used in our state. Please complete this short survey and return to Sandy Garcia (sgarcia@jcrinc.com) who has graciously agreed to compile for us the results for all facilities in our state. We will share with SCHA members the aggregate data on the survey.

For your last PPR, which option did your facility use?
___ Full PPR
___ PPR Option 1
___ PPR Option 2
___ PPR Option 3

For your next PPR, do you anticipate using a different option?
___ Yes
___ No

If yes, which one? _______________

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Putting the Pieces Together (An Interpersonal Violence Conference)

Improving Quality and Saving Lives: Impact of Achieving Glycemic Control in SC Hospitals

Location: PHT Services, Ltd., Columbia, SC (Download diretions below)

CCME was recently awarded a 3 year contract by CMS as the QIO for South Carolina. Contgratulations to the staff who have worked so hard; we look forward to working with you as the 9th SOW rolls out. Tim

New Downloads

Synopsis of quality measures and hospital acquired conditions in the CMS proposed rule for FY 2009 hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS)

Comprehensive list of TJC and CMS proposed quality measures

New Presentations