Oncology: Radiation Dose Limits to Normal Tissues 0382 Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of cancer receiving 3D conformal radiation therapy with documentation in medical record that normal tissue dose constraints were established within five treatment days for a minimum of one tissue Time-Limited Endorsed
2010 03 02Media AdvisoryQDS at Root of Interactive Patient SimulationThe National Quality Forum (NQF) is advancing its efforts to support an effective infrastructure for quality improvement through the use of electronic platforms. NQF is participating in this year’s HIMSS10 Interoperability
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM NQF Project Brief January 2008 SAFE PRACTICES FOR BETTER HEALTHCARE: 2009 UPDATE PURPOSE In 2003, the National Quality Forum (NQF) endorsed a set of 30 safe practices that should be universally utilized in applicable clinical care settings to reduce the risk of harm to patients. In 2006, NQF
Nancy K. Lowe is professor and chair of the Division of Women, Children, and Family Health at the University of Colorado, Denver, College of Nursing. Previously, she was the Elnora Thomson Distinguished Professor at Oregon Health &
Change in Daily Activity Function as Measured by the AM-PAC: 0430 The Activity Measure for Post Acute Care (AM-PAC) is a functional status assessment instrument developed specifically for use in facility and community dwelling post acute care (PAC) patients. It was built using Item Response Theory (IRT) methods to
Change in Applied Cognitive as Measured by the AM-PAC: XNP-035-07 The Activity Measure for Post Acute Care (AM-PAC) is a functional status assessment instrument developed specifically for use in facility and community dwelling post acute care (PAC) patients. It was built using Item Response Theory (IRT) methods to
Safe Practices for Better Healthcare: 2008 Update Call for Practices BACKGROUND: In 2003, the National Quality Forum (NQF) endorsed a set of 30 safe practices that should be universally utilized in applicable clinical care settings to reduce the risk of harm to patients. In 2006, NQF undertook an update of the or
Change in Basic Mobility as Measured by the AM-PAC: 0429 The Activity Measure for Post Acute Care (AM-PAC) is a functional status assessment instrument developed specifically for use in facility and community dwelling post acute care (PAC) patients. It was built using Item Response Theory (IRT) methods to achieve
NATIONAL PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP Convened by the National Quality Forum EVALUATION ADVISORY PANEL BIOGRAPHIES Lawrence M. Becker Lawrence M. Becker is the director of human resources strategic partnerships and plan administrator for Xerox Corporation. Mr. Becker has been in this position since January 2009. From 2000 un
NATIONAL PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP Safety Convening Workshop: Improving Perioperative Safety July 27-28, 2010 NPP Overview – Why Set National Priorities? The current state of performance measurement is a cacophony of well-meaning but uncoordinated signals. National priorities help to align strategies and efforts of
