AHN Performance Improvement Oversight Committee (PIOC) applies to Jefferson and Canonsburg Hospitals. It is a peer review protected quality and patient safety committee as the terms are defined under Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCare) Act. The committee monitors the development of hospital quality goals, sets priorities concerning quality improvement projects, and measures and analyzes data trends for key quality, safety, and value metrics. By recommending changes in policies and procedures, providing guidance and prioritizing quality improvement work, the committee implements the standards, regulations, and guidelines of the accrediting and licensing bodies while supporting continuous improvement efforts to drive the highest quality of patient care.