Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to S D Ketring.
Active physician involvement and leadership in their accreditation process can produce a cubic win for patients, payors, and providers. For health care quality to improve and everyone win, physicians need to understand the accountability system, the what and why of data collection, and be involved in short- and long-term performance assessments.
Making patient safety the No. 1 priority at a hospital or clinic sounds like a easy task. It isn't. At one Oklahoma health system, an improved patient safety program is a massive effort requiring input and participation from every member of the staff. Figuring out how to convince employees that patient safety is their first priority means developing an extensive communication and education program.