IHA case studies
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Sepsis is a medical condition with high rates of morbidity, mortality and cost and it is the most...
The hospital’s venous thromboembolism (VTE) rate for total joint patients was 36.2 in 2011 and 37...
The ultimate goal for patients who are mechanically ventilated is to promptly and safely disconti...
High rates of hospital readmissions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
The project includes a hard stop chain of command. When scheduling an induction or C-section, the...
For several years, the hospital has been focused on reducing 30-day readmissions. After learning ...
The medical center has made significant progress in improving physician-patient communication thr...
The prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) is a major focus for health care orga...
Reducing inpatient length of stay has a strong impact on value and organizational performance, an...
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major cause of morbidity and morta...
As a health organization that serves communities disproportionately affected by asthma, Sinai Hea...
The utilization review staff at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital examines medical records for inpati...
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association's quality award submissions are highlighted on HPOE....
Overutilizing blood transfusions adds significant costs and can increase patient length of stay a...
A local urology department partnered with the performance improvement department to identify oppo...
According to published research data, the majority of cardiac stent patients have no additional r...
The clinic throughput time was viewed as excessive and lacked standardized best practices. A new ...
This project involves raising awareness and expanding the palliative care program at HSHS St. Joh...
Undergoing surgery of any kind can be a stressful experience for patients and their families. The...
Readmissions are a burden for patients, families and health care providers. HSHS St. Joseph's Hos...