Which model of patient care is based on a strong philosophy of patient-centeredness?
a. TJC
b. Thomson Reuters
c. Beacon
d. Planetree
D
Planetree is a designation that differentiates a hospital on the basis of excellence in patient- and person-centered care. The Planetree philosophy reveals a simple view of what it means to be pa-tient-centered: "Care should be organized first and foremost around the needs of patients."
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