After recognizing asthma as a major condition for many patients in the emergency department, St. ...

November 16th, 2016
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Hospitals are working to achieve all elements of the Triple Aim by redesigning traditional ways o...

November 16th, 2016
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Here’s an excellent opportunity for health care executives to study and discuss pressing health c...

October 24th, 2016
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At hospitals and health care systems across the country, executives, clinicians and staff are lea...

September 26th, 2016
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Using the Triple Aim framework, hospitals and health systems can effectively address behavioral h...

September 20th, 2016
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Today more than ever, it is important to focus on reducing unnecessary testing and unneeded emerg...

September 16th, 2016
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The facility partnered with local emergency medical services (EMS) providers to improve early rec...

September 16th, 2016
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The hospital identified two process improvement opportunities related to medication safety effort...

September 16th, 2016
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Concurrent review of three core measure sets has ensured appropriate and timely patient care. The...

September 16th, 2016
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The emergency department (ED) was experiencing extended lengths of stay for psychiatric patients,...

September 16th, 2016
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Inappropriate stress ulcer prophylaxis is a serious problem across the health care continuum. Lit...

September 16th, 2016
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Sepsis is a medical condition with high rates of morbidity, mortality and cost and it is the most...

September 16th, 2016
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Reducing inpatient length of stay has a strong impact on value and organizational performance, an...

September 16th, 2016
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The Illinois Health and Hospital Association's quality award submissions are highlighted on HPOE....

September 16th, 2016
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According to published research data, the majority of cardiac stent patients have no additional r...

September 16th, 2016
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Undergoing surgery of any kind can be a stressful experience for patients and their families. The...

September 16th, 2016
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Post-discharge phone calls are best practice, but multiple phone calls can confuse and frustrate ...

July 25th, 2016
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Across the United States, nonprofit hospitals are conducting community health needs assessments, ...

June 9th, 2016
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This AHA report provides a review of the current state for the behavioral health workforce, outli...

June 6th, 2016
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Over the past 20 years, nursing homes have been undertaking a cultural transition to look and fee...

May 2nd, 2016
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