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Complacency as a Root Cause of Medication Errors
A temporary reduction in pharmacy hours at Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic contributed to medication error rates in 2010 that were the highest in three years.
Successful Implementation of a Comprehensive Anticoagulation Safety Program
Anticoagulants have been identified as one of the top five medication classes associated with patient safety incidents in the United States.
System Patient Flow Team Reduction in "Left Before Medical Screening Exam" in Emergency Departments
Improving patient flow throughout the Bon Secours Charity Health System is critical to patient safety, employee and patient satisfaction, and financial well being.
Improving Hospital Access and Efficiency of Care for Our Community
Overcrowding and bottlenecks with patient flow plague hospitals and emergency rooms across the country. Reasons are many, but outcomes are the same: long waits and limited access to care.
Improving Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Emergency Department Community-Acquired Pneumonia
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' inpatient quality reporting program includes appropriate antibiotic use among community-acquired pneumonia patients in the emergency department
Redesign of the Patient Care Model Across the Continuum to Improve Patient Flow
In 2008, a project was underway to renovate Southampton Hospital's emergency department (upgrading from 14 beds to 21 beds) and centralize all emergency department care.
Working Across Professions to Improve the Delivery of Emergency Care to Patients Throughout the Organization
In 2010, Southampton Hospital discovered that its process for checking and maintaining equipment/supplies on emergency code carts needed improvement.
Creating TIME (The Intimate Meal Experience)
At Mountainside Residential Care Center's resident council, residents requested an improved dining atmosphere because noise and frequent distractions caused heightened anxiety and agitation.
Medication Optimization Rounding in Long-Term Care
Medication, in addition to other treatment options, is an integral part of the care provided to long-term care residents.