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| Evidence-based Medicine Established policies, procedures and protocols, founded on evidence-based medicine, are written to comply with national correctional health care standards. Accreditation An impressive accreditation record attests to our experience and expertise in helping facilities obtain and maintain accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and the American Correctional Association (ACA), as well as state and local accrediting agencies. Continuous Quality Improvement The PHS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program works to improve services for our patients, health care staff, correctional colleagues and the community at large by expanding and disseminating research-based knowledge relating to patient safety and clinical systems. Utilization Management Our Utilization Management Program monitors the use of outside services to make certain that off-site referrals (including subspecialty and inpatient stays) are being utilized in an appropriate and responsible manner. Formulary Management Ongoing formulary management helps facilities control medication expenditures while ensuring that patients receive a safe and effective means of treatment. |