Why Go It Alone? Navigate Your Hospital System on an ACC Accreditation Journey- 2024 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Why Go It Alone? Navigate Your Hospital System on an ACC Accreditation Journey

Why Go It Alone? Navigate Your Hospital System on an ACC Accreditation Journey

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The after-lunch session at HCC, led by Tracy Blevins, introduced the Hackensack Meridian Healthcare System team, who emphasized the collaborative approach needed for successful hospital accreditation. Their presentation highlighted the integration of Hackensack Meridian Health's many facilities into a network focused on standardized, efficient, and high-quality patient care. With a team of over 30 people, they strive for national excellence by utilizing resources like advanced practice clinicians and focusing on real-time data to proactively manage patient care. They aim for transparency, sharing their achievements with executive committees to foster accountability and standardization across their network of hospitals. By addressing metrics like patient follow-up, cardiac rehab, and length of stay, they aim to improve quality care and reduce costs. The system prioritizes continuous improvement and adaptation of processes that align with national accreditation standards while ensuring patient-centered care. The team's coordinated efforts and focus on both inpatient and outpatient services allow them to address patient needs across their network. Despite challenges, they emphasize the value of team collaboration and transparent communication to achieve organizational goals.

Keywords

Hackensack Meridian Healthcare

hospital accreditation

collaborative approach

patient care

standardization

real-time data

transparency

continuous improvement

team collaboration