The Joint Commission
Improving America's Hospitals - A Report on Quality and Safety


Introduction from The Joint Commission President
Executive Summary
Background Information
Quality and Safety Key Performance Results
Quality and Safety Performance Detail
Glossary and References
2007 Report (PDF)
2006 Report (PDF)
Background Information  
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Medical Conditions Relating to Performance Measures

This report includes performance results relating to heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia care and to surgical infection prevention. The next several pages provide background information on these four conditions.

 



 
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Introduction from The Joint Commission President | Executive Summary | Background Information | Quality and Safety Key Performance Results | Quality and Safety Performance Detail | Glossary and References | 2007 Report (PDF) | 2006 Report (PDF)