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

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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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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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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Mercy, a large Catholic health care system, began its telehealth initiatives with an eICU program...

April 22nd, 2016
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In January 2015, Southern Illinois Healthcare, based in Carbondale, was awarded an 18-month USDA ...

April 22nd, 2016
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Funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Serv...

April 22nd, 2016
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