Question

Comparare these 2 programs

Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) vs. The Joint Commission (TJC)

Compare using the following:

1. Organizational Profile
a. Background for each respective program / award / standard
b. Purpose
2. Glossary of Key Terms specific to program / award / standard
3. Criteria
4. Principles / Critical Factors
5. Philosophy Similarities
6. Scoring (if applicable)

7. Cost of application or participation
8. Submission Process & Review Process
9. Identification and discussion of 2 organizations (companies) that participate in these programs or have received an award – what set (s) them apart, what is unique about these organizations.
10. Include a summary of your topic and key points.

Answer 1

HFAP:( health care facility accreditation program): it is the national voluntary accreditation organizations authorized by the centres for medicare and medicaid services to survey acute care hospital, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for compliances with medicare, the website address is www.hfap.org. and its focus is that it is anationally recognized accreditation organization with deeming authority from CMS its mission is to advance high quality patient care and safety through objectives application of reccognized standards, b) history it has been accredting healthcare facilities for more than 60 years and under medicare/medicaid since its inception and is also authorized to survey clinical laboratories under CLIA.c) purpose : the purpose is to comprehensive ,non biased and through reviews of patients centered processes within the facility are conducted in the least disruptive way possible educationaly focused reviews also offer non prescriptive recommendations for corrective measures for deficincies found, and on site surveys every 3 years, d) glossary or terms used are evidence based practice and patient safety initiatives that are realisitic and measurable. e)criteria : maintainng the highest standards in patient care and comply with everchanging government regulation and constantly evolving healthcarre environment, f)critical factors:it is represented in all major healthcare and quality improvement forums as a key player in the shaping of healthcare policy, g)philosophy similairites:both are non profit organization in healthcare, h)scoring: surveyors report discrepencies to the HFAP office the facility is then sent a comprehensive report the facility then submits a plan of correction within 30-60 days i) cost of application and particaption: the average cost of HFAP services averages $25,000 for three years individual facility costs vary by size and complexity,j)submission process and review process: final accreditation authority lies with the AOA bureau of healthcare facilities accrediatation, k) unique about these organization: they continue to help healthcare facilities deliver high quality patient care through the application of its consitents standards while contnuing to streamline and improve its survey processes.2)The joint commission(TJC):a) profile: it is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the highest value services to health care organizations, b)background:it was established by healthcare professionals to improve the delivery of patient care and has been conducting accreditation of healthcare organization for more than 50 years, c)purposewith the guidance from the healthcare fields the joint commission developed the tracer methodology to follow and evaluate the quality of a patients healthcare experiencces this offer a patient centered and process focused survey rather than a paper intensive process, d) glossary of terms: safe and quality care, e)criteria : to provide the highest value services to healthcare organization. f)critical factors/priciples: it helps influence national healthcare policy funding priorties performance measurments and furture legislation alongside other key stakholders and influencers. g)philisophy similarities: it is the nonprofit organization for healthcare , h) scoring:elements of performance are evlauated on a 3 point scale like satisfacctory , partial or insufficient compilance surveyed organization must resolve all findings of partial and insufficeint compliance within a specified timeframe. i) cost of application:the average cost is $33,ooo for 3 years and a survey is required once every 3 years however indivudual hospital costs vary by size and complexitiy, j) submission and review process:periodic performance review is prepared by the hospital, and onsite survey for every 3 years , k) unique : it is dedicated for the voluntary independent evalution process healthcare is the sole industry served.