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Hospitals Continue to Improve Performance on Key Patient Safety Measures, Outcomes in 2025

Guides and Reports
New data show that hospitals’ and health systems’ relentless focus on safety and quality improvement is paying off for patients and communities.
Patient Safety Initiative, Quality & Patient Safety, AHA
Guides and Reports
Public

New Analysis Connects Better Outcomes for Hospitalized Surgical Patients to Improvements in Key Patient Safety Indicators

Guides and Reports
Surgical patients had better outcomes in 2024 vs. 2019, with fewer infections, falls, and major complications, per AHA and Vizient® report.
Patient Safety Initiative, Quality & Patient Safety, Post-Acute Care
Guides and Reports

Strategies for Medical Surge Management During Public Health Emergencies

Guides and Reports
This guide offers strategies to manage medical surges during a natural or human-caused disaster, with a focus on staffing, supply, space and systems.
Disaster/Outbreak Preparedness, Emergency Readiness, Collaboration & Partnerships, Workforce, AHA
Guides and Reports

Strategies for Cyber Preparedness in Health Care

Guides and Reports
This guide provides action strategies for hospital and health system teams to protect data, operations and patient care from growing cyberthreats.
Cybersecurity, Emergency Readiness, Collaboration & Partnerships, AHA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Patient Safety Initiative FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Hospitals and health systems shared their passion to reinforce patient safety efforts with AHA, resulting in this national patient safety initiative.
Quality & Patient Safety
Guides and Reports

Improvement in Safety Culture Linked to Better Patient and Staff Outcomes

Guides and Reports
Report shows hospitals outperform pre-pandemic levels, boosting patient safety, care experience and workforce resilience.
Workforce Data, Issues & Trends, Infection Prevention and Control, Safety culture, Culture of Safety, Patient Safety Initiative
Guides and Reports
Member

Building and Implementing an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan for Health Care

Guides and Reports
Health care artificial intelligence action plan defines people, process and technology essentials, ROI, and AI use cases to transform care delivery.
Leadership, Patient-Centered Care, Quality & Patient Safety, Operational Excellence, Financial Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Leveraging Technology, Impact of Technology on the Workforce, ROI, Reimbursement, AHA Center for Health Innovation, Technology Strategy, Access to Behavioral Health, Innovation/New Models of Care
Trailblazers

Small Things Matter in Infection Prevention

Trailblazers
How hospitals expand infection prevention and surveillance to reduce bloodstream infections and improve patient safety. - TrailBlazers
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC), Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI), Medical Device Safety, Infection Prevention and Control
Case Studies

Security Forces Hospital TeamSTEPPS Success Story

Case Studies
Begin a comprehensive TeamSTEPPS implementation based on areas for improvement identified through readiness assessment.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, AHA Team Training, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Well-Being & Resilience
Case Studies

St. Charles Health System TeamSTEPPS Success Story

Case Studies
Renewed commitment in TeamSTEPPS was driven by both internal data and a strategic focus on improving caregiver experience and patient outcomes.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, AHA Team Training, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Team-Based Care