title: Integrate benchmarking with your PI efforts for long-term success.
abstract: Persistence and consistency are hallmarks of a strong program. Consider benchmarking just one of many performance improvement tools. Tools, structure, and accountability form the foundation of benchmarking.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003405:Creativity; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards*; D012941:Social Responsibility; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States