CMS sepsis abstraction guidelines

The 36% Problem: Why Sepsis Abstraction Variability is Costing Your Hospital

When sepsis abstraction variability goes undetected, hospitals may chase performance deficits that don't exist, miss ones that do, and face CMS validation failures they can't explain. A published study found abstractors agreed on SEP-1 time zero only 36% of the time — and a structured Inter-Rater Reliability program is the most direct path to fixing it.
Performance improvement project

5 High-Impact Performance Improvement Projects Safety and Quality Leaders Can Tackle After Outsourcing Abstraction

Outsourcing data abstraction in healthcare gives safety and quality leaders back time and staff capacity. With resources freed, they can focus on critical performance improvement projects that drive measurable outcomes in safety, compliance, and revenue.
Outsource Data Abstraction Services

Outsource Data Abstraction Services: Accelerate Registry Participation Without Burning Out Your Team

Hospital quality teams often face mounting burnout and staff turnover. Learn how outsourcing data abstraction services can reduce administrative burden, ensure registry compliance, and support stronger patient outcomes.
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How ACS NSQIP Improves Surgical Quality and Reduces Complications

The ACS NSQIP program empowers hospitals with validated, risk-adjusted data to elevate surgical outcomes. Learn how the NSQIP database, risk calculator, and expert medical chart abstraction work together to reduce complications and drive sustainable quality improvements.
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VQI Registry: Driving Quality Improvement in Vascular Care

The VQI Registry, part of the SVS VQI, empowers hospitals to benchmark, analyze, and elevate vascular care delivery. Discover how executive leaders in quality and cardiovascular programs can harness this powerful database to drive measurable performance improvements.

Registry Data Abstraction: Choosing the Best Outsourcing Partner

Struggling with accuracy, staffing, and compliance in registry data abstraction? Outsourcing to expert registry abstraction companies ensures precise data collection, reduces administrative burden, and enhances healthcare quality. Discover how to choose the right partner today.
THA/TKA PRO-PM Data Collection

CMS THA/TKA PRO-PM: Your Guide to Mandatory Pre- and Post-Op Data Collection

The THA/TKA PRO-PM (Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patient-Reported Outcome Performance Measure) is a CMS-mandated quality measure requiring hospitals to collect pre- and post-operative patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for elective hip and knee replacements. Compliance involves tracking patients for up to a year post-surgery, ensuring survey completion, and meeting a 50% response rate. This guide outlines key timelines, data collection strategies, and best practices to optimize workflows, improve patient engagement, and safeguard hospital performance under value-based care initiatives.