Quality & Patient Safety

AHA has released videos, social media posts and other new resources highlighting the importance of patient safety for Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16.
This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week. It’s an annual recognition to inspire action and raise awareness to improve the safety of our health care system and acknowledge the progress that’s been made.At hospitals and health systems, patient safety is a priority every single day. Leadership and…
The AHA has worked with hospitals and health systems to share tools that help build a culture of patient safety and adopt best practices.
Leaders from Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, Pennsylvania, detail how the shift to a virtual, team-based approach to care extends the reach of bedside nurses, attracts new nurses, creates a culture of collaboration and improves patient monitoring and satisfaction.
For the 61 million people who live in rural America, their local hospital provides essential services and programs to advance their health and the health of their communities.
Dive into the goals and objectives discussed by key speakers Chris DeRienzo, M.D., Akin Demehin and Marie Cleary-Fishman.
The American Hospital Association has been working to educate policymakers and the public about the significant challenges facing our field. The AHA in 2024 will work with Congress, the Administration, the regulatory agencies, the courts and others to positively influence the public policy…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a five-part webinar series on its Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements, which offer guidance to help clinicians, hospitals and health systems implement, monitor and optimize their sepsis programs and outcomes. Produced in collaboration…
In this webinar, we will explore human-centered design tools and methods that will help you understand your colleagues’ perspectives and create a clear sense of purpose for your team initiatives and projects. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to improve their strategic planning and…
Recognizing that TeamSTEPPS does not have a one-size-fits-all approach, we invite you to delve into the compelling narratives of three hospitals, each at a different stage in their TeamSTEPPS implementation. Witness the evolution from a pivotal six-month milestone in a specific unit to the…