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

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The hospital’s venous thromboembolism (VTE) rate for total joint patients was 36.2 in 2011 and 37...

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The ultimate goal for patients who are mechanically ventilated is to promptly and safely disconti...

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High rates of hospital readmissions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...

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The project includes a hard stop chain of command. When scheduling an induction or C-section, the...

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For several years, the hospital has been focused on reducing 30-day readmissions. After learning ...

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The medical center has made significant progress in improving physician-patient communication thr...

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The prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) is a major focus for health care orga...

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

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Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major cause of morbidity and morta...

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As a health organization that serves communities disproportionately affected by asthma, Sinai Hea...

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The utilization review staff at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital examines medical records for inpati...

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The Illinois Health and Hospital Association's quality award submissions are highlighted on HPOE....

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Overutilizing blood transfusions adds significant costs and can increase patient length of stay a...

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A local urology department partnered with the performance improvement department to identify oppo...

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

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The clinic throughput time was viewed as excessive and lacked standardized best practices. A new ...

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This project involves raising awareness and expanding the palliative care program at HSHS St. Joh...

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Undergoing surgery of any kind can be a stressful experience for patients and their families. The...

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Readmissions are a burden for patients, families and health care providers. HSHS St. Joseph's Hos...

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