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As many older patients are affected by Clostridium difficile (C.diff) in hospital settings, South Nassau Communities Hospital created an ongoing multidisciplinary task force to help improve processes in four areas: environmental cleaning practices, overprescribing antibiotics, inappropriate…
You may not know Rachelle Schultz of Winona, MN—but you probably can appreciate the concerns she has for her rural community. Rachelle is the president and CEO of Winona Health in southeast Minnesota with a population of 27,000 residents. With all the many real challenges facing rural America, at a…
Notice to the court that the American Hospital Association will be an amicus party
AHA Amicus Brief re USA, et al. v. Anthem, et al.; No. 17-5024
Of course, every day of every week, our teams working within hospitals dedicate time, skill and resources to provide safe, high-quality care to patients. During the week ahead, the AHA and its affiliates are highlighting webinars, podcasts, interviews and other resources focused on patient safety.
Emerging Strategies to Ensure Access to Health
Serious dental problems can affect the overall well-being of an individual. Therefore, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center collaborated with local organizations to develop the Caring Smiles dental program. The program helps address critical oral health needs of uninsured and underinsured…