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Presence St. Joseph's Medical Center's project implemented interventions to maintain patient functional mobility to avoid de-conditioning that occurs during inpatient hospitalization including, but not limited to, hospital-acquired wounds, while maintaining fall prevention best practices. The team…
Medical center evidence pointed to a delay in surgery beyond 48 hours for hip fracture patients as a contributing factor to poor patient outcomes and increased mortality. A team comprised of academic and community physicians and hospital quality and process experts was formed to address the times…
National attention to the issue of antibiotic stewardship is increasing. Drug-resistant bacteria cause 2 million illnesses and about 23,000 deaths each year in the U.S., the CDC estimates. At a White House forum on the topic in June 2015, Jonathan Perlin, M.D., shared information about what the AHA…
When River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, N.Y., identified an unmet mental health need for active duty military members of the community, it opened a community wellness program to address the post traumatic stress disorder treatment needs of the soldiers at nearby Fort Drum.
A patient's home environment or lack of support system can have a negative impact on their health and result in preventable hospital readmissions. The case managers and social workers from Bassett Healthcare Network understand this and often help patients resolve non-medical issues to improve…
The feeling of being truly cared for leaves a lasting impression and aids in the healing process. That is why Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, N.Y., launched an initiative to change the emphasis of patient care from service to hospitality.
The Respiratory Protection Webkit includes a 10-module Respiratory Protection Course and accompanying resources. The course is ideal for the occupational and environmental health professional who wants to learn more about OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard and the role of the Occupational…
...and therefore decrease the hospital's financial risk as part of health care reform, increase compliance with CHF core measures and provide a structure to reapply similar strategies across all diagnoses Data suggests that the hospital has a three year (2006-2009) CHF readmission average of 24.2…
Efforts to Eliminate Elective Deliveries Prior to 39 Weeks and Reduce Numbers of Elective Inductions
The decision was made to proceed with efforts to eliminate elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks and reduce numbers of elective inductions. A variety of process improvements occurred including extensive physician and nursing education, a detailed induction policy and the implementation of an…