title: Structure and process criteria assist with goal attainment.
abstract: The GQSs can be considered both structural and process criteria. These screens provide the framework and activities that help to identify patient outcomes. When both components are in place, the agency will be in a position to utilize multiple methods to identify and measure patient outcomes. Home health agency administrators, supervisors, and staff must strive for excellence in all aspects of home healthcare. A commitment to quality from the standpoint of structure, process, and outcome criteria by all members of the home care team will enable the staff and agency to meet all of the standards and regulations imposed by the Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting and licensing agencies, PROs, professional, agency, and individual standards.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*