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This section describes the study's findings concerning the Laparoscopy
system's non-financial benefits.
Better Quality of Care
One of the top priorities for all hospitals is to provide better quality of care. For example, hospitals certified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), on average, set aside approximately $40,000 annually for quality of care initiatives, particularly medication safety and staff training and education.
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How much does your hospital budget annually for activities that are
intended to improve the JCAHO Quality of Care rating?
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What are the top three line items or programs in your budget that
your facility dedicates to improving Quality of Care as judged by
JCAHO?
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