Patient Education Management Archives – January 1, 2011
January 1, 2011
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Hospital strives to allow childbirth decisions with family input
Childbirth at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, WA, is viewed as a family experience, rather than a medical event. -
Let families write a birth plan
Families delivering babies at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, WA, aren't told what to expect during labor. Instead, they are educated about their choices, so the birth is a positive experience. -
Respect cultural differences with care
In a multicultural society, health care professionals must keep cultural differences in mind when trying to communicate clearly with patients who have immigrated to the United States from other countries. Teaching with an awareness of the cultural differences that may exist is essential for good medical outcomes. -
Experts: Value of patient ed increasing
Many factors are increasing the value of patient education, according to experts in the field. -
Iowa collaborative achieves improvement
Collaboratives have sprung up all over the country, and many boast impressive results. However, few can lay claim to as many accomplishments in a relatively short period of time as the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC). -
Readmission rates for HF reduced by 30%
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) for reducing its heart failure readmission rate by 30% this past year. Sinai-Grace was one of the first hospitals to participate in the IHI's State Action on Avoidable Rehospitalizations (MI STAAR) initiative.