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Reducing COPD Readmissions and Improving Quality of Life

High rates of hospital readmissions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) indicate a problem with transitions of care in the outpatient management following an inpatient hos
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Elimination of Early Elective Deliveries Prior to 39 Weeks Gestation

The project includes a hard stop chain of command.
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Reducing 30-Day Readmissions

For several years, the hospital has been focused on reducing 30-day readmissions.
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Physician Shadowing Impact on Doctor-Patient Communication

The medical center has made significant progress in improving physician-patient communication through a variety of initiatives and techniques.
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Reducing Tracheostomy-Related Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers through a Bundle Approach

The prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) is a major focus for health care organizations.
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Medicare Inpatient Length of Stay: A Relevant Value Metric

Reducing inpatient length of stay has a strong impact on value and organizational performance, and is linked with improving quality and access.
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A Successful Team Approach to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
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Helping Adults Breathe and Thrive: A Healthy Homes Approach to Improving Respiratory Health of Adults with Asthma

As a health organization that serves communities disproportionately affected by asthma, Sinai Health System adopted an innovative community health worker (CHW) home-based intervention model to deli
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Reduction in Use of Executive Health Resources (EHR)

The utilization review staff at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital examines medical records for inpatient and outpatient orders and statuses to ensure patient records are accurate.
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Implementation of Pharmacy-Managed Interventions for Heart Failure (HF) Patients

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association's quality award submissions are highlighted on HPOE.org yearly.