Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
St. Joseph Regional Health Center went on a Lean journey to not only save money, but improve the care of patients. In line with its mission statement--to provide excellent health care and promote wellness throughout the community--SJRHC applied Lean principles to its emergency department and…
This case study describes a pilot program to find out the effect that integrative behavioral health services have on length of stay and emergency department visits. The one-year program had an estimated savings of 108 days, saving more than $100,000. It aligned with the Triple Aim's goals of…
What is it?Our Health – a nonprofit affiliated with Valley Health System – holds Healthy Living and Farmers’ Market Events on the first Wednesday of each month, in season. Local farmers bring fresh produce and baked goods to the Our Health campus, and nonprofit agencies set up booths with…
What is it?Valley Health System’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team is a form of peer support and emotional first aid that provides caregivers and other groups a jump-start back to resilience and balance after a critical incident. Debriefings are provided by three trained team members…
What is it?Crozer Wellness Center serves as an adolescent-focused primary care provider, which operates an array of community-based youth leadership programs, as well as city-wide initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for young people so they can become healthy, productive adults. Who is it…
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The camp, a collaboration with Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, provides a hands-on experience of health care careers to participants. They are given the opportunity to use the same tools that physicians, nurses and…
What is it?In the Kids First program, a social worker coordinates with medical staff at Holy Cross’s Peñasco Health Clinic and Taos Clinic for Children and Youth to connect rural families to services including substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health counseling. The initiative provides…
What is it?Genesis Health System, the Scott County Family YMCA and Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities formed a partnership to provide a free camp experience called Camp Genesis for children dealing with a family member facing cancer. Children swim, ride horses and challenge themselves physically,…
What is it?The Morgridge Academy is a free day school on the National Jewish Health (NJH) Campus. Students learn to manage their diseases and succeed academically, ideally returning to their neighborhood schools within three to four years. Students are placed in small classrooms staffed with…
What is it?St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound, now in its 26th year, provides cancer education, screening and support services ranging from prevention to survivorship programs. The SWIM also offers a significant safety net by providing financial assistance to cancer patients and their families. It…