In response to high readmission rates coming from the health system’s skilled nursing facility (S...

September 16th, 2016
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The Reducing Readmissions: Making Data Real project decreased acute rehospitalization rates by al...

September 16th, 2016
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For several years, the hospital has been focused on reducing 30-day readmissions. After learning ...

September 16th, 2016
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Readmissions are a burden for patients, families and health care providers. HSHS St. Joseph's Hos...

September 16th, 2016
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This academic medical center developed and implemented a program to improve outcomes and reduce r...

September 16th, 2016
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The Lung Partners Primary Respiratory Care at the Crouse Hospital is managing the needs of patien...

August 19th, 2016
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In May 2011, the hospital was experiencing an increase in mislabeled specimens among the ED and o...

October 6th, 2015
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 White Plains (N.Y.) Hospital Center’s interdisciplinary team developed a disinfection procedure ...

September 9th, 2015

Within the organization over the last year, a new division of four hospitals was created, with th...

June 17th, 2015
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Within the organization over the last year, a new division of four hospitals was created, with th...

June 17th, 2015
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The pediatric team at this hospital recognized the need to improve processes surrounding care of ...

June 16th, 2015
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National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry guidelines for biomarkers of acute coronary syndrome an...

June 10th, 2015
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In 2009, a multi-pronged approach involving all stakeholders was launched aimed at early identifi...

June 8th, 2015
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The project was to develop an infrastructure for a falls prevention program based on nursing fall...

June 8th, 2015
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The ER blood culture contamination rate remained above the national target even after implementin...

June 8th, 2015
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The decision was made to proceed with efforts to eliminate elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks ...

June 8th, 2015
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...and therefore decrease the hospital’s financial risk as part of health care reform, increase c...

June 8th, 2015
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Phase I consisted of developing and implementing protocols for cases presenting to the emergency ...

June 4th, 2015
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The all-cause, 30-day readmission rates for the hospital are higher than both the state and natio...

June 3rd, 2015
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To align the hospital ministry with the needs of the community and to reduce avoidable health car...

June 2nd, 2015
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