Tracer Methodology, Conducting Tracers in Your Organization
JCAHO Seminar: March 27, 2007, Naperville, Ill.

If your lab has been surveyed by JCAHO recently, you already may know about tracer methodology. If not, you may have questions about what a tracer is, how it works and how it can be used to evaluate high-risk processes within your organization.

Fortunately, you can get all your questions answered at an upcoming JCAHO seminar that will explain how tracers can be powerful and valuable tools that help organizations get a thorough look into their care process and systems.

Designed for organizations that want a better understanding of tracer implementation and methodologies, this one-day seminar can bring you the information and tools you need to make the most of the opportunities tracers provide.

Through a mix of videos, case presentations, interview techniques and group discussions, you’ll learn about Individual Patient Tracers, Individual-Based System Tracers and tracer methodology as a management tool. At the end of this program, you’ll also have tools and techniques you can take back to your organization to train teams and conduct effective tracers.

You’ll leave this program with an understanding of tracer methodology, its integral components and their various applications. Plus, you’ll receive a copy of “Tracer Methodology: Tips and Strategies for Continuous Systems Improvement.” At the end of this detailed, interactive workshop, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze your organization’s systems
• Identify processes and sub-processes of the priority focus areas (PFAs)
• Conduct Individual Patient Tracers, Individual-Based System Tracers, intradepartmental tracers and department-specific tracers
• Review tracer scenarios
• Utilize data collection tools that can be taken back to your organization

Who Should Attend
This program is essential for those in your organization who are responsible for accreditation compliance, including survey coordinators, risk managers, PI coordinators, department managers and others who have a hands-on role in the Joint Commission accreditation process.

To register for this conference, or to get more details, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/14343.