Quality Improvement Resources

If you have questions about any of the resource documents listed below, or if you would like additional information, please contact us.
 
Measures Reported: A Comparison of PeaceHealth with Regulatory Agencies
 
Operational Definitions for National Hospital Measures (JCAHO Core Measures)
 
Summary of 2005 National Patient Safety Goals
 
Quality Measures Fact Sheet for Staff
 
Documentation Guidelines
These guidelines were developed by St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Washington to assist caregivers to properly document tests and procedures for patients who present with symptoms of pneumonia, heart attack, and heart failure. These documents may be used or modified as needed to meet your own institutional requirements.
 
  Pneumonia
 
  • Pneumonia Guidelines for Staff (PDF or Excel)
  • Pneumonia Guidelines for Providers (PDF or Excel)
  • Pneumonia Guidelines for All (PDF or Excel)
 
  Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
 
  • Heart Attack Guidelines for Staff (PDF or Excel)
  • Heart Attack Guidelines for Providers (PDF or Excel)
  • Heart Attack Guidelines for All (PDF or Excel)
 
  Heart Failure
 
  • Heart Failure Guidelines for Staff (PDF or Excel)
  • Heart Failure Guidelines for Providers (PDF or Excel)
  • Heart Failure Guidelines for All (PDF or Excel)
 
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