Jul
30
2009
Management and Leadership (28 items or 22%) :
A. Strategic:
1. Facilitate development of leadership values and commitment
2. Facilitate assessment and development of the organization’s quality culture
Accreditation
Jul
20
2009
A voluntary process by which a government or non-government agency grants recognition to health care
institutions which meet certain standards that require continuous improvement in structures, processes,
and outcomes.
Accreditation Accomplishes:
1. Stimulate continuous improvement in patient care processes and outcomes
2. Increase efficiency/reduce costs
3. Strengthen the public confidence
4. Improve the management of health services
5. Provide education on better or best practices
6. Provide recognition for excellence
Accreditation Standards of JCI:
How long you stay with your patient?
Less than 5 minutes
4% (1 vote)
less than 10 minutes
39% (9 votes)
less than 15 minutes
30% (7 votes)
less than 20 minutes
17% (4 votes)
less than 25 minutes
4% (1 vote)
more than 25 minutes
4% (1 vote)
Total votes: 23
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
Aug
24
2009
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
Medical eponyms
Aug
22
2009
Abernethy
malformation
congenital anomaly of the splanchnic vasculature, arises from defects in vitelline vein formation; in type 1, portal vein completely
diverted into IVC and complete absence of formation of intrahepatic portal vein; in type 2, portal venous system is formed, but there
is an abnormal communication with systemic veins, usually IVC; associated with hepatic encephalopathy and hepatopulmonary
syndrome; more common in dogs, particularly Yorkshire terriers
Adamkiewicz, artery
of
artery responsible for anterior spinal syndrome; can be severed in AAA repair
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