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Radar Chart/Spider Gram Shows the relationship between multiple variables with one or
more axis.
Tree Chart/Fishbone Diagram Used to identify all of the various issues/tasks that go into
development of a single outcome.
Volume Interpretation Data Totals, such as total patients. These can be easily visualized
by a bar chart (similar to a histogram) showing different heights depicting variance from
comparative items or periods of time.
Trends A trend is a series of consecutive information/data that is all moving upward or
downward as time progresses. A trend line can be overlaid onto the chart information/ data for
the reader to more easily visualize if there is a trend over time.
PIPS Process Improvement Patient Safety
,PIPS Process Improvement Patient Safety Uses the continuous process of recognition,
assessment, and correction. This includes processes such as data collection, collation, analysis,
modification, and instruction.
American College of Surgeons An educational association of surgeons created in 1913 to
improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical
education and practice.
National Trauma Data Bank A voluntary national data repository of information related to
trauma patients.
The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations It is a national organization that provides standards so that hospitals may
obtain accreditation for licensure and gain the right to receive payment from Medicaid and
Medicare.
Created by merging the Hospital Standardization Program with similar programs run by the
American College of Physicians, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical
Association, and the Canadian Medical Association. Joint Commission of Accreditation
of Healthcare
, Organizations
Benchmarking A standard by which something can be measured or judged, comparing
like data over time with different organizations, providers, or with a recommended or desired
outcome/standard.
Filters Tools that can be used to gather data into specifically defined groups, or a single
item.
PI and Loop Closure Identification of
Issues Issues can be identified through many different avenues such as, communication
from staff, patient satisfaction, risk management, chart review processes, trauma
meetings/rounds, and direct patient interaction.
PI and Loop Closure Review of Issues PI review process whereby the issue is brought to
the Trauma Medical Director for evaluation, determination of issue and if there is a need for
corrective action.
PI and Loop Closure Corrective Action Examples of corrective actions are: new
guidelines, protocol change , or pathway development and review, targeted education, enhanced
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Radar Chart/Spider Gram Shows the relationship between multiple variables with one or
more axis.
Tree Chart/Fishbone Diagram Used to identify all of the various issues/tasks that go into
development of a single outcome.
Volume Interpretation Data Totals, such as total patients. These can be easily visualized
by a bar chart (similar to a histogram) showing different heights depicting variance from
comparative items or periods of time.
Trends A trend is a series of consecutive information/data that is all moving upward or
downward as time progresses. A trend line can be overlaid onto the chart information/ data for
the reader to more easily visualize if there is a trend over time.
PIPS Process Improvement Patient Safety
,PIPS Process Improvement Patient Safety Uses the continuous process of recognition,
assessment, and correction. This includes processes such as data collection, collation, analysis,
modification, and instruction.
American College of Surgeons An educational association of surgeons created in 1913 to
improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical
education and practice.
National Trauma Data Bank A voluntary national data repository of information related to
trauma patients.
The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations It is a national organization that provides standards so that hospitals may
obtain accreditation for licensure and gain the right to receive payment from Medicaid and
Medicare.
Created by merging the Hospital Standardization Program with similar programs run by the
American College of Physicians, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical
Association, and the Canadian Medical Association. Joint Commission of Accreditation
of Healthcare
, Organizations
Benchmarking A standard by which something can be measured or judged, comparing
like data over time with different organizations, providers, or with a recommended or desired
outcome/standard.
Filters Tools that can be used to gather data into specifically defined groups, or a single
item.
PI and Loop Closure Identification of
Issues Issues can be identified through many different avenues such as, communication
from staff, patient satisfaction, risk management, chart review processes, trauma
meetings/rounds, and direct patient interaction.
PI and Loop Closure Review of Issues PI review process whereby the issue is brought to
the Trauma Medical Director for evaluation, determination of issue and if there is a need for
corrective action.
PI and Loop Closure Corrective Action Examples of corrective actions are: new
guidelines, protocol change , or pathway development and review, targeted education, enhanced
