Case Studies
Reducing and eliminating patient harm are at the forefront of patient safety and continue to be a national focus. Falls, especially those that result in patient injury, are a significant concern for patients, families and all nurses and medical staff. All patients entering a hospital are at an…
The best way to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) is to limit the use of indwelling urinary catheters. While many programs to reduce CAUTI focus on the timely removal of a catheter, this initiative focused on considering appropriate indications before using a catheter for…
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In January 2013, University Hospitals (UH) Geneva Medical Center launched a predictive analytics program as a means of identifying those patients at high risk for readmission and providing support through specific interventions that involve the community. All patients admitted to the…
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The Healthier Together project aims at diminishing the state’s population health gaps, one county at a time in Oklahoma. The project has been funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to facilitate the translation of patient-centered outcomes research and clinical…
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For more than 25 years, The LifeCenter has been a friendly, relaxing place to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. The LifeCenter aims to increase awareness and prevention of a wide range of chronic and acute health conditions.
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In 2009, White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC) partnered with the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s (MAOF) Senior Hispanic Information and Assistance Services to provide local Latino older adults with access to community resources to keep them healthy and independent.
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One of the most pressing gaps in community care was adequate behavioral health for adolescents. Building on its already existing behavioral health services, in July 2015 Unity Health opened a new adolescent behavioral health unit, Unity Health – Courage. This service stemmed from the…
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Norwegian American Hospital’s (NAH’s) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides intensive group therapy to clients with active symptoms of mental illness. IOP began in 2012 to address high hospitalization rates for behavioral health issues and mood disorders in the local community. It…
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Saint Anthony Hospital (SAH) Mental Health Services were established in 2003 to offer culturally sensitive counseling services and emotional support to adults who have limited or no access to health insurance. SAH providers help those experiencing chronic depression, anxiety, and the…
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The Nash Health Care Transitional Care Program (TCP) serves as a model of the organizational mission to provide superior quality health care services to help improve the health of the community in a caring, efficient, and financially sound manner. The TCP encompasses evidence-based…