Not exact matches
Along with the guide, a list of nursing homes and their
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing home
quality measure ratings shall also be provided to those searching for advice from the department.
The introduction of
quality - control
measures «could be a good thing educationally,» says Shinichi Yamamoto, director of the University of Tsukuba's Research
Center for University Studies.
Today, NIH posted a «correction» to the Red Team report's assertion that the Clinical
Center has not collected common
quality control
measures.
«Ideally, the future of TCPR would be to have all dispatchers and 9 -1-1
centers implement TCPR training in their regular training of dispatchers and perform continuous
quality improvement by
measuring performance.
Quiz Ref IDLiterature has shown that female physicians may be more likely to adhere to clinical guidelines,1 - 3 provide preventive care more often,4 - 11 use more patient -
centered communication,12 - 15 perform as well or better on standardized examinations, 16 and provide more psychosocial counseling to their patients than do their male peers.14 Although studies suggest differences in practice patterns and process
measures of
quality between male and female physicians, these studies have not examined patient outcomes, what we arguably care about the most.
Specifically they wanted to
measure the
quality of life based on the use of the wellness
center, but in the process discovered an interesting
measure.
Before your editor tears apart the problematic thinking behind the latest version of the
Center for Education Reform's so - called Parent Power Index, let's give the organization credit for at least providing a
measure of which states are expanding opportunities for high -
quality education.
Recent policy debate has
centered on defining
measures of teacher
quality, including student outcomes, and structuring incentives for teachers based on performance.
Additional
measures that have a critical impact on student achievement are reported only (not included in schools» ratings) such as access to
quality state - funded preschool; half - day vs. full - day kindergarten; the percentage of first - year teachers; teacher turnover; teachers with certifications in their specialized area; career counselors / coaches; out - of - school suspensions; and whole child supports such as access to a school - based counselor or mental health services provider; nurse or health services provider; librarian / media specialist; and a family resource / youth service
center.
I have reviewed the next of nine articles (# 3 of 9) here, titled «Exploring the Potential of Value - Added Performance
Measures to Affect the
Quality of the Teacher Workforce» as authored by Dan Goldhaber — Professor at the University of Washington Bothell, Director of the National
Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), and a Vice-President at the American Institutes of Research (AIR).
The panelists — including Arkansas's Fort Smith Public Schools Superintendent Benny Goodman and the National
Center for Learning Disabilities's Laura Kaloi — also advocated for using multiple assessment
measures to judge school
quality, adding more flexibility for improving low - performing schools, maintaining a focus on holding schools accountable for the performance of student subgroups, tracking student growth, and ensuring states set high standards.
Last week the
Center for Retirement Research released a research brief looking at whether teacher salaries and teacher pensions affect the
quality of new teacher hires,
measured by SAT scores.
The bipartisan
measure, which aligns with President Obama's Preschool for All Initiative, would also increase the
quality of infant and toddler care in
center - based and family child care settings and continue support for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
Zachariasse is working with Arizona State University's Global Sustainability Solutions
Center to demonstrate linkages between the
quality of buildings and their impact on occupants,
measuring factors such as carbon dioxide levels, toxicity, sound, and light.
Served as member of Patient
Centered Medical Home Initiative pilot team; attended conferences, learned state regulations and provided input on
quality management
measures
Areas of Expertise Call
Center Operations Customer Service Delivery Budgeting & Planning Team Development
Quality and Process Improvements Resource Management Staff & Client Relations Cost Reduction
Measures Product Enhancements
Collaborated with customer service team members to give exceptional service throughout the entire... enforced Service
Center policies, procedures and
quality assurance
measures.
met included increase patient satisfaction, increase sessions delivered, and increase
quality measures Unit Administrative Coordinator Covenant Health, Parkwest Medical
Center 05/05 - 11/06 * Aided in manage...
Helped formulate and enforce Service
Center policies, procedures and
quality assurance
measures.
The Lindner
Center of HOPE was named as a Top Performer on Key
Quality Measures for 2012 and 2013 by The Joint Commission.
Act as a willing and available resource to patients and team members; ability to
measure and implement continuous
quality improvement in a patient
centered medical home, actively participate in team meetings and patient care plan and deliver.
Experience Customer service manager March 2011 to Current Immaculate cleaning... enforced Service
Center policies, procedures and
quality assurance
measures.
Director of Business — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit and train staff of 30 in hospital policies, procedures, best practices, and corporate branding Design and implement staff development, recognition, and disciplinary policies and procedures Oversee admissions, utilization review, PB X, imaging
center, billing, collections, and wound
center registrations Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Author and present financial reports concerning revenue, expenses, and outstanding collections Identify performance indicators and benchmarks for integration into reporting systems Conduct surveys regarding patient / staff satisfaction, benchmarks, accreditation, and employee benefits Maintain a 99 % patient satisfaction score through attentive and professional standards of care Negotiate contracts and claims with insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer sources Increase revenue by 30 % through effective contract renegotiation with suppliers, carriers, and other parties Implement policies, procedures, and equipment to cut hospital costs while enhancing patient care Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and professional manner Develop and implement billing controls, cash processing
measures, lockboxes, and other financial processes Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards Recruit physicians through successful marketing, networking, and other tactics Implement automated Chargemaster financial application (Craneware) and maintain patient accounts Responsible for HCAHPS and the yearly
Quality Assurance Plan Appeal claims when appropriate resulting in $ 400,000 reimbursement from PPO insurance over the last year Build and strengthen professional relationship with community leaders, coworkers, and industry figures Consistently promoted for excellence in financial management, team leadership, and dedication to mission Develop working knowledge of hospital operations from patient admission to senior level strategic planning Represent company with poise, integrity, and positivity
Four dimensions of health - related
quality of life were
measured: general health (self - reported general health), physical health (absence or presence of functional limitations and illness symptoms), emotional health (the
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and Rosenberg's self - esteem scale), and a school and social functioning scale.
Contributed by Parent Centers and reviewed by evaluators at the
Center to Improve Project Performance (CIPP) to ensure they align with the Parent Program
Measures of
Quality, Relevance, and Usefulness.
Through these partnerships, federal EHS grantees provide professional development opportunities to home - based and
center - based partners; assist in training and mentoring for their child care partners; and observe and report on the best outcomes and challenges for child care partners who participate in the initiative, as well as
measures of
quality within the partners» child care environments.
Under the program, Fannie Mae personnel conduct trainings for servicers» call
center employees, provide scripting for interactions with homeowners and help implement ongoing
quality control
measures.