TJC and CMS Impact
The Joint Commission evaluates healthcare organizations and holds them accountable for medical errors. CMS leverages quality measurement and value-based payment programs to improve healthcare nationwide (Wadhwa & Huynh, 2020; CMS, 2024).
Nurse's Role in Outcomes
Nurses generate positive outcomes by providing effective, safe, timely, person-centered, equitable, and efficient care with empathy and emotional support (ANA, 2023).
Challenges in Quality Improvement
Challenges include time constraints, lack of resources, resistance to change, and organizational culture barriers that hinder quality improvement participation.
References
- ANA. (2023). How nurses can affect positive patient outcomes. https://www.nursingworld.org/
- CMS. (2024). CMS National Quality Strategy. https://www.cms.gov/
- Wadhwa, R., & Huynh, A. P. (2020). The Joint Commission. NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557846/
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