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MedLaw Unit 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quality Improvement | An engineering theory for obtaining continuous and incremental improvements |
| Pattern | Repeated event |
| Trend | A general direction in which something tends to move |
| Nosocomial Infection | Hospital acquired infection |
| Benchmarking | A standard by which something can be measured or judged |
| Quality Assurance | Refers to a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of a service |
| (AHRQ) Agency for Health Research and Quality | Lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality and safety of the healthcare system |
| (IOM) Institute of Medicine | providing information and advice concerning health and science policy |
| Joint Commission | An independent accreditation agency for healthcare |
| (ISMP) Institute for Safe Medications Practices | Agency devoted entirely to medication error prevention and safe medication use |
| (NQF) National Quality Forum | A nonprofit organization that aims to improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans |