Evidence-Based Guidelines for Improvement

Utilization of Evidence-Based Guidelines for Outcomes Improvements, 30-Day Readmissions and Mortality Observed/Expected Impact. With increased utilization of evidence-based guidelines via avenue of CPOE, impacts demonstrated at various ministries for sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, and CHF.

Contact: Dianne Tebrugge, Director of Quality
Email:diane.tebrugge@hshs.org

This case study is part of the Illinois Hospital Association's annual quality awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals in continually improving and transforming health care in the state. These hospitals are improving health by striving to achieve the Triple Aim--improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction); improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of health care.

Award recipients achieve measurable and meaningful progress in providing care that is:

• Safe
• Timely
• Effective
• Efficient
• Equitable
• Patient-centered

(The Institute of Medicine's six aims for improvement.)