Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
Southcentral FoundationAnchorage, AK150 beds A nonprofit health care organization owned by the Alaska Native people. SCF and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium jointly own the Alaska Native Medical Center.
Among California's African American, Native American, Latino and Hmong populations, a diagnosis of diabetes can have life threatening consequences. This multimedia program examines how three ethnic communities in California are dealing with diabetes and how culturally-based approaches to…
The vascular access team at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta embraced a multidisciplinary approach utilizing education and development of practice bundles, which, over the past four years, has enabled Children's Healthcare to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections among…
Many hospitals feel they have adequately addressed the issue of bloodstream infection prevention if they mandate a conventional central-line bundle. Yet central-line-associated bloodstream infections persist as a major problem in health care today. Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, Calif…
The Florida Hospital Association is proud to recognize the 2012 Celebration of Achievement in Quality and Service Awards. This year's honorees are: Award of Merit--Al Stubblefield, former President/CEO, Baptist Health Care Spirit of Advocacy--Steve Purves, President/CEO, Munroe Regional…
What is it?Students in the Basic Educational Empowerment Program (BEEP) meet at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center to attend GED classes four days a week. They must also complete a resume, a five-year personal strategic plan, and an online financial class, as well as participate in two community…
A strong collaboration among senior leadership, governance and the medical staff at Meriter Hospital is focused on achieving excellence in clinical and operational performance.
UNC Hospitals is committed to providing a patient-centered care environment. A team of leaders is charged each year in setting and prioritizing goals for each pillar. The proposed goals are vetted through various integral committees before being presented to the board for final approval.…
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center strives to provide competent, culturally sensitive, high quality care. Through unique community partnerships, the organization seeks to encourage patients to receive diagnostic and preventive services early on.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center has undergone a decade-long cultural transformation to achieve and sustain the highest levels of quality and patient safety. A focus on transparency bolsters the organization's improvement efforts, as has the adoption of a 'just culture.'