Describes the quality assurance mechanisms that were in place at the organization during the reporting period. Select all that apply:
Organizations should footnote details and descriptions of the mechanisms used (especially if selecting ‘Other’) and how they are linked to quality-improvement activities and plans. See usage guidance for further information.
This metric is intended to capture process measures with evidence-based correlations to improvements in clinical quality, though they may not apply to all organizations operating in health services.
Please see the glossary term Quality Assurance Mechanisms for more details on each of these options.
This list of quality assurance mechanisms was adapted from the results of a systematic review of quality assurance best practices by the NHS (http://evidencecentre.com/Best%20practice%20in%20clinical%20quality%20assurance.pdf).
June 2022 - IRIS v5.3 Released (current version)
Immaterial change. Minor revisions to definition and usage guidance for clarity.
January 2020 - IRIS v5.1 Released
No change.
May 2019 - IRIS v5.0 Released
No change.
March 2016 - IRIS v4.0 Released
Immaterial change. Minor revision to definition language for clarity.
March 2014 - IRIS v3.0 Released
New metric. Quality Assurance Mechanism (PI3863) was developed via the IRIS Health Working Group.
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