Title: Tracer methodology
Description: Outlines methodology of the selection of tracer subjects and areas for surveyors during an on-site survey: The Priority Focus Process (PFP) and offers a collection of sample tracers regarding data use, infection control and medication management written by Joint Commission surveyors. "Program-Specific Tracer Examples" found in Chapter 6 are new to this edition and provides information on how continuity of care, continuity of foster//therapeutic foster care, suicide prevention, elopment, violence equipment/supply mangement, fall reduction, resident-centered care, laboratory integration, patient flow and staffing can be the focus of a tracer in a particular health care setting.
Subjects: Health Care Quality Assurance, Methods, Accreditation, Quality control, Hospital Administration, Auditing, Hospitals, Process Assessment (Health Care), Hospitals, administration, Quality assurance
Places: United States