Quality & Patient Safety

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Researchers at Endeavor Health and Northwestern University have developed a new computer program that can help doctors identify Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Randy Fagin, M.D., chief quality officer at HCA Healthcare, shares insights into the organization’s bold approach to improving safety outcomes.
Randy Fagin, M.D., chief quality officer at HCA Healthcare, shares insights into the organization's bold approach to improving safety outcomes with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Read about the 2025 winner and finalist for the Quest for Quality Prize.
Explore how the updated TeamSTEPPS 3.0 framework elevates patient and family caregivers as essential members of the health care team. With refreshed training methods and expanded resources, TeamSTEPPS 3.0 empowers providers, administrators and patient advisors to foster stronger communication,…
Read about the 2025 Quest for Quality Prize winner and finalist — and apply for the 2026 award
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.
Hospitals and health systems across the country vary in size, as well as the types of services and specialties they offer. They also offer many different programs to meet the unique needs of the communities they serve.