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=Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality=

Background
The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality is a US based for-profit organization established in 1999. The membership of The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) is comprised primarily of acute care and critical access hospitals.

On behalf of its members CIHQ is an advocate in shaping the accreditation and regulatory environment by working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicade Services (CMS) in the development of standards and regulations. It also educates its members about standards, regulations, and the survey process to encourage the individual professional growth in the healthcare accreditation field. CIHQ Keeps members updated on changes to standards and regulations and the impact on members organizations. They assist members in determining their state of compliance to accreditation standards and CMS certification requirements, thus improving the ability of its members to successfully address the challenges of a changing regulatory environment.

CIHQ is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

Mission
The stated mission of CIHQ is to "create a regulatory environment that enables healthcare organizations to effectively deliver safe, quality patient care".

Vision
CIHQ believes it will be viewed by its members as an indispensable ally in their accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts.

Values
CIHQ seek to fulfill its Mission and Vision through living the values of Integrity, accountability, collegiality and openness, and stewardship