Case Studies

    MHA Accountable Care Compass Awards

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    The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA) created the Accountable Care Compass Awards to highl...

    February 29th, 2016
    Lean Six Sigma Reduces Non-Value-Added Lab Tests for Acute Coronary Syndrome by 77% and Mortality by 20%

    The CK-MB Test is a traditional blood test of a cardiac marker used to assist in the diagnosis of...

    September 16th, 2016
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    Improving Mortality for the Septic Patient with a Resuscitation Bundle in the Emergency Department (ED)

    A multidisciplinary committee found that despite an overall sepsis mortality rate similar to expe...

    May 28th, 2015
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    Improving Sepsis Mortality and Cost of Care through Quality Improvement

    Shortcomings in the treatment for patients with severe sepsis and septic shock were observed. An ...

    June 1st, 2012
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    Reducing Sepsis Mortality Through Early Identification of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Implementation of "Change Bundles"

    South Nassau Communities Hospital's goal for this initiative was to ensure rapid identification o...

    February 1st, 2012
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    Reducing Sepsis Mortality

    The Problem Severe sepsis is one of the most significant challenges in critical care. Although S...

    October 8th, 2009
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