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Improving Survival Rates for Surgical Patients: 3 Takeaways
Hospitals have made significant gains over the past five years in improving survival rates for surgical patients and reducing post-surgical complications, according to a recent report from the AHA and Vizient.
Top 4 Takeaways from New AHA Safety Insights Report
The newly released Insights Report, “Improvement in Safety Culture Linked to Better Patient and Staff Outcomes,” highlights progress on additional outcome measures of patient safety including some that reflect the ongoing work led by nurses to protect patients.
4 Leaders in Improving Quality Care
AHA Quest for Quality Prize winner WellSpan Health is determined to improve health equity across its eight-hospital system headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.
Case Study: Changing Perceptions About Safety Event Reporting at Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health, dual headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and Downers Grove, Ill., made event reporting a top priority by recognizing it as a strategic organizational goal. Staff developed an internal formula to standardize safety event reporting data and compare incident levels throughout 100-day periods.
Case Study: Building a Culture of Safety with Peer-to-Peer Support at CHI Health
From 2019 to 2020, Omaha, Neb.-based CHI Health reduced staff assaults resulting in injuries by 50%.
Case Study: Strict Entry Procedures at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon in W.Va.
In 2019, leaders at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon in West Virginia, a critical access hospital, realized they needed to strengthen their security presence and add safety controls to their facility.
security presence and add safety controls to their
facility.
Case Study: Proactive Training at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Between 2019 and 2020, Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in
California put in place a multifaceted workplace violence prevention plan to
protect its health care personnel from aggressive and violent behavior.
CLEAR Crisis Leadership Tip Sheets
A collection of strategies for hospitals and health systems to prepare for and respond to various emergencies, enhancing their preparedness.
Case Study: Heightened Vigilance at MLK Jr. Community Healthcare
MLK Jr. Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, Calif., has the second busiest emergency department in Los Angeles County.