Medicaid is the nation's health coverage program for the low-income population, covering , more t...

November 1st, 2012
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The Evaluation and Research on Antimicrobial Stewardship's Effect on Clostridium difficile (ERASE...

October 18th, 2012
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Objective: Rates of venous thromboembolism as high as 58 percent have been reported after trauma,...

August 1st, 2012
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The Health Disparities Cancer Collaborative implemented six components of the chronic care model ...

August 1st, 2012
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Studies suggest that the presence of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) adds a layer of complexity...

July 31st, 2012
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This study advocates for a highly structured electronic health record with real-time alerts and d...

June 1st, 2012
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Infection control data demonstrated an increase in the incidence of primary bacteremia associated...

June 1st, 2012
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Obstructive sleep apnea is an often unrecognized contributing cause for respiratory failure in ho...

June 1st, 2012
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Shortcomings in the treatment for patients with severe sepsis and septic shock were observed. An ...

June 1st, 2012
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The aim of this project was to reduce the number of Venous Thromboembolisms acquired during hospi...

June 1st, 2012
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A multidisciplinary team was formed to increase the rate of risk assessment and appropriate thera...

June 1st, 2012
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The goal of this performance improvement initiative was to improve patient safety and control hea...

February 1st, 2012
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St. Mary's Healthcare has an obligation to protect patients from harm and preventing adverse effe...

February 1st, 2012
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South Nassau Communities Hospital's goal for this initiative was to ensure rapid identification o...

February 1st, 2012
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In 2010, Southampton Hospital discovered that its process for checking and maintaining equipment/...

February 1st, 2012
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In 2009, North Central Bronx Hospital analyzed data from its diabetes registry to identify opport...

February 1st, 2012
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This study found that pharmacist-led medication reconciliation in primary care settings identifie...

January 1st, 2012
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SSM Saint Mary’s Medical CenterSaint Louis, MO 374 Beds The Problem Better Outcomes for Older Ad...

January 1st, 2012