The Joint Commission (TJC) tracks core measures for performance. Which core measures are tracked by TJC? (Select all that apply.)
a. Heart failure
b. Ventilator days
c. Scheduled sedation vacation
d. Acute myocardial infarction
e. Childhood asthma
ANS: A, D, E
Options A, D, and E are core measures tracked by TJC. Options B and C are not one of the core measures tracked by TJC.
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