Research, evidence-based practices are emphasized. Measures should address a process proximate to desired outcome. Changes should strengthen the hand of quality managers.
Research, evidence-based practices are emphasized. Measures should address a process proximate to desired outcome. Changes should strengthen the hand of quality managers.
Opportunities for improvement discovered through questionnaires. Use of e-tablets boosts patient satisfaction, say leaders. Color-coding of symptoms quickly alerts staff to any problems.
Study covers usage of system in multiple hospital units. Make sure your system meets the specific needs of your facility. Compliance should be viewed as a journey, not an isolated event.
Creating culture of safety seen as key to success in new CUSP program. State makes liaison advisors available to help identify opportunities to improve. Even with "packaged" programs, hospitals must address their unique needs.
The medical home model could avoid 25% of current readmissions. The model also could reduce utilization. Some states have moved forward on the medical home model, using it for Medicaid patients or mandating its availability for all insured patients.
In discharging patients, use a risk assessment tool to identify at-risk patients. Create interventions based on findings from screening tool: Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to positive discharges.
Benchmarking expands reach of data and the number of facilities that can identify opportunities to improve. More structure needed for OR teams, who sometimes do not know the other members. Safety checklist, improved training identified as keys to reducing likelihood of malpractice suit.