Hospital Peer Review – October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019
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Governance by Experts, Aligned Goals Critical to Successful Quality Improvement
Never forget the fundamental elements of a successful quality improvement program, experts say, even as your attention may be drawn away by complex data analysis.
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Hospital Improves Acute Care for Elders With Dedicated Unit
A Massachusetts-based health system is reporting positive results from an initiative designed to improve care for geriatric patients and increase the use of advance care planning.
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Cameras Help Monitor Compliance, Reduce Patient Falls
A health system based in Florida has found using cameras can improve compliance with quality and safety efforts, especially when the camera includes a speaker for communicating with people.
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Stroke Care Lessons Learned From Award-Winning Hospitals
The hospitals focused on nationally recognized guidelines and the latest scientific research to improve stroke care.
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Moving From Hospital Quality Improvement to C-Suite: How It Happens
A quality professional in Kansas has made the transition successfully, noting her background in quality, safety, and compliance will serve her well in the new position.
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Government Moving to More Risk Arrangements Based on Quality
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation wants 100% of providers in upside/downside by 2025 and is using the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model, primary care models, and (increasingly) more mandatory models to get there.
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Report Shows Potential Value of PCMH Model
The Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition program requires practice management processes and patient care quality metrics that address both high-cost chronic care patients and overall patient satisfaction.