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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=190513822-10012011><FONT size=4>I think it
is embedded in the improvement plan. I also have a question - I noticed in
some publications on accrediation it speaks about assessment from a
local/state focus. This pertained to the assessment part also local/state
- not sure what this means. Pat</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2>Pat Crozier, RN, BSN</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B>
lhdaccreditation-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:lhdaccreditation-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Tom R ENGLE<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, January 10, 2011 2:22 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
lhdaccreditation@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<BR><B>Subject:</B> [LHDAccreditation]
CQI<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>My understanding is there are 3 core elements required that have to be in
place in order to apply for accreditation - assessment, strategic plan, and
improvement plan. </DIV>
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<DIV>I have also heard talk about continuous quality improvement. Is that
a 4th area or embedded in one or more of the core 3?</DIV>
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<DIV>te</DIV>
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