One way to monitor quality is by:
a. benchmarks c. practice guidelines
b. regulatory compliance d. dashboards
A
Benchmarking against the best performers teaches us how to adapt the best practices to achieve breakthrough process improvement and build healthier communities. Benchmarking focuses on key services or work processes. It helps to identify gaps in performance and provide options for redesign of care delivery and better ways to meet customer expectations.
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