Relevant Links
Articles by Staff:
- DuPree, E, Martin, L, Anderson, R, Kathuria, N, Reich, D, Porter, C, and Chassin, M: Improving Patient Satisfaction with Pain Management Using Six Sigma. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 2010; 25(7):343-350.
- DuPree, E, O’Neill, L, and Anderson, R: Achieving a Safety Culture in Obstetrics. The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine. 2009 Dec;76(6):529-38.
- Chassin, R.: The Six Sigma Initiative at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Mt Sinai J Med 2008; 75(1):45-52
- Nash IS, Rojas M, Hebert P, Marrone SR, Colgan C, Fisher LA, Caliendo G, and Chassin MR. Reducing Excessive Medication Administration in Hospitalized Adults With Renal Dysfunction. American Journal of Medical Quality. March/April 2005; 20: 64-66
Organizations:
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- AHRQ Patient Safety Network
- AHRQ: Medical Errors and Patient Safety
- Institute of Medicine
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- The Joint Commission (JCAHO)
- National Committee for Quality Assurance
- National Patient Safety Foundation
- National Quality Forum
- Studer Group
Journals:
- American Journal of Medical Quality
- Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
- Journal of Patient Safety
National Quality Initiatives:
- The National Patient Safety Goals
- IOM Healthcare Quality Initiative
- Hospital Compare (publicly reported data for patient satisfaction)