title: Interview with a quality leader: Karen H. Timmons on education and consultation with Joint Commission Resources. Interview by Susan V. White.
abstract: In this interview, Karen Timmons of the Joint Commission Resources Inc. (JCR) responds to questions about the role JCR plays in promoting patient safety and quality in the international community. Ms. Timmons describes the types of services provided by JCR including strategies, approaches, and challenges. She concludes with recent work examples and some personal perspectives.
authors: Karen H
authors: KH
authors: Timmons
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States