Case Studies
Highland Hospital established its Rapid Response Team in late 2006 to provide a quick, multidisciplinary medical team approach to assess and treat a patient whose condition is deteriorating, and to provide support and education to staff, as needed. Goals include stabilization of patients to prevent…
Good Samaritan Hospital's Clinical Transformation Team guided the formation of a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Team with a goal of decreasing cases of VAP to as close to zero as possible, to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital's quality management team, led by the outcomes manager, partnered with the operating room (OR) staff to work on improving the temperature management of surgical patients in the OR and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). In 2009, compliance with the Surgical…
What is it?Salina Regional Health Center tithes a portion of its operating margin each year to the Salina Regional Health Foundation's Community Health Investment Program (CHIP). CHIP provides grants to organizations that, like the hospital, are working to improve the health of the people in…
What is it?Safe Med is a telephonic medication reconciliation and patient education program managed by pharmacists. This consultation includes a review of the patient’s personalized medication reconciliation list, education on each medication’s purpose and pharmacist contact information. The…
What is it?In 2006, Access to Healthcare Network (AHN) a non-profit discounted health care program, was established with the help and support of Renown Health. AHN’s mission is to increase access to primary and specialty health care services for the uninsured working poor. Renown made the…
What is it?This is a partnership with the city that links hospital care to community support services for older patients. Who is it for?Patients 60 and older. Why do they do it?Nearly 25 percent of Margate residents are 60 or older. The program aims to create a true community-wide continuum of care…
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DOVE provides 24/7 crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence in the emergency department, complete documentation of physical and psychological injuries, referrals to community and legal resources, as well as follow-up case management, support groups and counseling. Staff…
What is it?Designed by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, this program seeks to prevent abuse by educating parents on their babies’ natural instinct to cry and how to respond. A booklet and 10-minute DVD explain PURPLE crying and the dangers of shaking a baby. PURPLE spells out the crying…
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This partnership among the hospital, medical school and two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) identifies and teaches adult patients with type 2 diabetes how to manage their chronic condition. Launched in 2006, the program uses culturally sensitive bilingual videos and print…