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NewYork-Presbyterian Queens: Constant Evaluation and Vigilance Reduce CLABSI
The infection prevention and control team at New York-Presbyterian Queens took action after the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rose significantly across the hospital.
Florida Department of Health: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Centers
Since 2011, the Florida Department of Health’s Health Care-Associated Infection Prevention Program has used the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) HAI data metrics for surveillance and prevention efforts
AHA Associate Podcast Series | Fident
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, speaks with Dr. Denise Brown, CEO of Fident Health. Dr. Brown shares insights on Virtual Hospitalist Strategy. This strategy can not only help hospitals achieve their financial goals, but also improve both the workforce and patient experiences.
Henry Ford Health: Accelerating Efforts to Reduce CLABSI Rates Yields Promising Results
Henry Ford’s hematology-oncology unit has reduced the incidence of CLABSIs in its hematology-oncology unit by 75%, documenting only two cases between July 2020 and June 2021.
AHA Associate Podcast Series | Vizient
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, is joined by guests from AHA Associate, Vizient. Dr. Renée Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG, is Principal of Physician Clinical Operations, and Mellisa Martinez, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, CPHQ, is Senior Consulting Director. The speakers explore how Physician Advisor Programs can make an impact on hospitals and health systems. A strong physician advisor can strategically assist leadership in meeting overall organizational goals related to the efficient utilization of health care services. This impact can significantly influence quality and patient flow measures that are essential to achieving value-based care.
AHA Associate Podcast Series | Cleerly
In this discussion, Kathleen Wessel, welcomes Dr. Joseph Jasser, Chief Operating Officer for Cleerly. Their discussion focuses on coronary artery disease evaluation. Artificial intelligence can create a new option for these evaluations that not only limits invasive procedures for patients, but also provides an opportunity to increase health literacy along the care pathway.
AHA Associate Podcast Series | HealthCare Support
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel is joined by Chris Abel, President of HealthCare Support, an Ingenovis Health company. Kathleen and Chris dig into the various disciplines, impacts and perspectives of allied health professionals in the hospital setting. By harnessing the expertise of allied health professionals, hospitals can provide comprehensive care, improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience, optimize resource utilization, and promote interprofessional collaboration.
AHA Associate Podcast Series | Surgical Directions
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel is joined by guests from Hackensack Meridian Health and Surgical Directions: Dr. Lucy Pereira-Argenziano, M.D., and Chief Quality Officer of Northern Region at Hackensack Meridian Health; Jeff Peters, Founder and Chair-emeritus of Surgical Directions; Supriya Patel, Director of Consulting Services for Surgical Directions; and Dr. Jason Klopotowski, Lead Physician Managing Director for Surgical Directions. Together, this team facilitated Hackensack Meridian Health’s complex move to a new facility with upgraded facilities and additional rooms. Their discussion explores the strategies and collaboration necessary to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency during the move, including simulation education, communication strategies, and more.
Measuring Quality and Operational Efficiencies Across the Continuum of Care
Health systems are adopting innovative ways to collect and use performance data to build patient-centered and high-value care delivery models.
Health Plan Accountability: November 2022 Update
The latest news on health plan accountability from the AHA for November 2022.