2008 Ernest Amory Codman Award

The Codman Award is the first health care award that recognizes excellence in performance measurement. This prestigious award recognizes achievement by organizations and individuals in the use of process and outcomes measures to improve organization performance and quality of care. Award recipients receive a specially designed Steuben crystal vase, national recognition and the opportunity to share their achievements at the Joint Commission’s Annual Conference in Chicago in November 2008.

Based on the pioneering work of Ernest Amory Codman, The Joint Commission has experienced a century of progress in what Codman called "end results." As performance measurement gains momentum, the future holds enormous potential for improvement in health care. The Joint Commission looks forward to a new millennium of excellence as performance measurement leads to greater improvements and, ultimately, better care for everyone.

Upcoming
Look for the 2009 Codman Application in August