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Overcoming language barriers with patients improves communication, a critical element of safety and quality. To reduce medical errors and improve patient safety, Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tenn., has bolstered its language services program. The health system focused on increasing staff…
This webinar, in collaboration with the American Hospital Association's Institute for Diversity in Health Management and Equity of Care, highlights the role of cultural competency in eliminating health care disparities and will feature the 2015 AHA Equity of Care Award finalists, AnMed Health and…
AHA letter to Representatives Joseph Pitts and Gene Green regarding H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015.
AHA letter to Representative Charles Dent endorsing HR 3537, the Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015.
Hospitals and health systems are focusing on cultural competence to create an environment and workforce that delivers the highest quality care to every patient regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, or language proficiency. In a recent HPOE webinar, the 2015 AHA Equity of Care Award finalists…
Distinguished Service Award * Board of Trustees Award * Award of Honor * Honorary Life Membership * Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award