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The Codman competition: Rewarding excellence in performance measurement, 19 -20
1Center for Primary Care, Boston University School of Medicine, USA. jnoble@bu.edu
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
|November 24, 2006
Summary
The Ernest Amory Codman Award recognizes excellence in healthcare performance measurement. Award winners demonstrate advancements in quality improvement, patient care, and system-wide healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Performance Measurement in Health Systems
Background:
- The Ernest Amory Codman Award, established in 1997, is the premier recognition for excellence in healthcare performance measurement.
- It honors organizations and individuals for utilizing process and outcomes measures to enhance organizational performance and the quality of care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the achievements of Codman Award winners in advancing healthcare performance measurement.
- To identify key themes and lessons from award-winning organizations for broader application in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Review of work by individual and organizational Codman Award winners.
- Categorization of organizational achievements in areas such as direct patient care, teamwork, administrative processes, and regional quality improvement.
Main Results:
- Individual winners have advanced the measurement of systems performance, health outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
- Forty-two organizations have been recognized for improvements across various healthcare domains.
- Case studies reveal key lessons including the need for change agents, the importance of evidence-based clinical pathways, the applicability of quality methods from other industries, and the regional/national relevance of healthcare quality.
Conclusions:
- The Codman Award showcases a diverse range of quality improvement initiatives.
- The award winners' work provides valuable insights for improving healthcare performance and quality across different settings.
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