With increased regulatory and public scrutiny on quality indicators, hospitals must deliver consistent high-quality care. Attention to quality measures has never been more important with Pay-For-Performance initiatives linked to reimbursement.  Publically-reported quality ratings can influence market position.

In hospitals with a desire to improve quality, our consultants work closely with physicians and clinicians to implement best practices in care delivery and process.  Data analysis begins with an examination of a hospital’s key quality indicators:

• Occurrence of “never events”
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) tests
• Core measures
• Rates of hospital-acquired conditions

We will fast-track the identification of root causes and use Lean Six Sigma tools and process to implement systematic and structured process redesign. Our consultants have worked side-by-side with primary and specialty physicians, nursing leaders, and other clinicians to successfully change process and achieve lasting results.