Case Studies

    MHA Accountable Care Compass Awards

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    The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA) created the Accountable Care Compass Awards to highl...

    February 29th, 2016
    The Value of an Organized Fracture Program for the Elderly: Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs

    Highland Hospital's Geriatric Fracture Center has achieved improved clinical outcomes (complicati...

    February 1st, 2012
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    Using Process Redesign and the Electronic Health Record to Improve Timely Notification and Documentation of Critical Laboratory Values

    Timely notification of critical laboratory values ensures prompt clinical intervention for potent...

    February 1st, 2012
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    Developing a Fast Track Lung Cancer System to Improve Patient Safety by Expediting Diagnosis, Follow-Up and Treatment

    Missed or delayed cancer diagnoses are a frequent cause of patient harm and malpractice lawsuits ...

    February 1st, 2012
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    Implementation of TeamSTEPPS to Improve Communication, Patient Outcomes and Reduce Clinical Errors

    Effective teamwork and communication techniques can improve quality and safety, decrease patient ...

    February 1st, 2012
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    Providing Education and Training to Improve Cultural Competency

    Children's Mercy Hospitals & ClinicsKansas City, MO265 Beds The Problem The patient population a...

    January 1st, 2012
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    ED Improvements Led by Team

    The Problem When the performance improvement team began to take stock of the situation in Advoca...

    August 1st, 2009
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    Rapid Improvement Events Improve ED

    The Problem Several processes used in the care of patients of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical ...

    July 1st, 2009
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