Which of the following distinctions may be utilized in the marketing of a health care organization (select all that apply)?
a. TJC accreditation for meeting perfor-mance standards
b. Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award for performance excellence
c. Beacon Award for Excellence in critical care nursing
d. Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Award
e. Four-star ranking on internal survey
A, B, C, D
Heightened patient and regulatory scrutiny, fueled by more frequent accounts in the media of medical errors, has motivated hospitals to refocus on patient care excellence and seek ways to promote this excellence to the public to gain a competitive advantage. Logos depicting the fol-lowing designations may be displayed for marketing purposes: TJC accreditation for meeting performance standards, Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award for performance excellence, Beacon Award for Excellence in critical care nursing, and Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Award.
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