Case Studies
This project utilized a failure mode effects analysis methodology to examine why critical care unit central line-associated blood stream infection rates were not zero. A gap analysis was completed and utilized by the team to objectively prioritize processes that needed revision. Flow charts of each…
Our hospital was an early participant in the Premier Quest Collaborative focused on improving quality, efficiency, safety and transparency. By benchmarking with organizations with results better than our own, we were able to make rapid cycle improvements that resulted in improved outcomes.
OverviewIn recognizing that complex health-related issues cannot be addressed by any one agency, the New London County Health Collaborative (NLCHC) was formed in 2007 to unite the medical, social service, and public health communities to jointly examine health status concerns in New London County.…
What is it?Started in 1988, the Physically Challenged Club is an all-volunteer collaboration between Mayo Regional Hospital and the local YMCA, designed to provide an opportunity for the chronically disabled to continue rehabilitation after their insurance benefits have ended. Club members use the…
What is it?Wayne Memorial Hospital’s dental clinic for low-income children, established in 1995, consists of a freestanding office with four dental chairs and a mobile service of a large van with one chair. The program is staffed by 1.25 FTE dentists and two dental hygienists.Who is it for?Low-…
What is it?The Gundlah Dental Center is a new, modern facility consisting of four state-of-the-art operatories that offers affordable cleanings, fillings and simple extractions. The center recently began accommodating most dental emergencies, including those of new patients, generally within 24…
What is it?Imagine 2,500 children taking part in healthy and environmentally friendly presentations in a city park overlooking Lake Ontario on a beautiful fall day in late September. The Day of Wellness was the result of months of planning that involved volunteers from Oswego Health, the Oswego…
What is it?The Studio Arts Project was developed in 2002 to provide art instruction that promotes creativity, independence, dignity and community integration for people with disabilities. Weekly classes are designed to fuel the imagination while teaching fundamental material use and technique in a…
What is it?The Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse through Primary Education (PADAPE) program provides multimedia, age-appropriate prevention lessons to school-age children in their classrooms and adheres to the Principles of Prevention recognized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Making use…
What is it?Baby Love, which started in 1988, is a community-based outreach program of the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital that is designed to engage at-risk women in early and continuous prenatal care. Recent evaluation of the program revealed that high-risk…