§ 456.244 - Data sources for studies.  


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  • § 456.244 Data sources for studies.

    Data that the committee uses to perform studies must be obtained from one or more of the following sources:

    (a) Medical records or other appropriate hospital data.

    (b) External organizations that compile statistics, design profiles, and produce other comparative data.

    (c) Cooperative endeavors with -

    (1) QIOs;

    (2) Fiscal agents;

    (3) Other service providers; or

    (4) Other appropriate agencies.

    [43 FR 45266, Sept. 29, 1978, as amended at 51 FR 43198, Dec. 1, 1986]