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An Interview with Mark Chassin.

David W Baker

    Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
    |July 28, 2022
    PubMed
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    Dr. Mark Chassin received the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for his leadership at The Joint Commission. His tenure transformed healthcare accreditation, focusing on driving improvement rather than just citing deficiencies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
    • Medical Accreditation

    Background:

    • Dr. Mark Chassin, former president and CEO of The Joint Commission, is honored with the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award.
    • During his 14-year tenure, he led significant transformations in healthcare accreditation and certification programs.
    • The Joint Commission is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

    Discussion:

    • Dr. Chassin shifted the focus of Joint Commission accreditation from deficiency citation to proactive quality improvement.
    • His leadership introduced the motto "Evaluate, educate and inspire" to guide the organization's approach.
    • This strategic shift aimed to foster a culture of continuous enhancement within healthcare organizations.

    Key Insights:

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    • Transformed healthcare accreditation from a compliance-based model to an improvement-driven one.
    • Successfully implemented a new philosophy emphasizing evaluation, education, and inspiration for quality enhancement.
    • Recognized for profound impact on patient safety and quality standards in the US healthcare system.

    Outlook:

    • The award acknowledges Dr. Chassin's significant contributions to advancing patient safety and healthcare quality.
    • His legacy includes a redefined approach to accreditation that prioritizes continuous improvement.
    • The National Quality Forum and The Joint Commission jointly sponsor the Eisenberg Awards, celebrating excellence in healthcare quality.