AHA Board Elects Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, Chair-elect Designate
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Board of Trustees has elected Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D., president of clinical and physician services and chief medical officer of the Nashville-based HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) as its chair-elect designate.
Analytics Solution Pilot Program Launches to Validate Cost of Care Improvements
ArborMetrix, Inc., a leading provider of real-time healthcare analytics, has announced that Atrius Health, a non-profit alliance of six community-based medical groups and a home health care and hospice agency dedicated to transforming health care across eastern and central Massachusetts, will be using the ArborMetrix value-based purchasing solution in a pilot program.
Beyond Data: How Analytics and Culture Change Management Combine to Drive Performance Improvement
Healthcare organizations are virtually swimming in data. From compulsory reporting for CMS and other regulatory bodies to self-directed performance improvement initiatives, most hospitals and healthcare delivery organizations capture data for hundreds of metrics and measures. The quantity and complexity of these measures continues to grow.
High Risk Medication Module Helps Ensure Patient and Medication Safety
First Databank (FDB), a leading provider of clinical drug knowledge that improves medication-related decisions and patient outcomes, has released the FDB High Risk Medication Module.
Four Hospitals Honored for Quality Improvement, Safety
Four U.S. hospitals are being recognized for their leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety. The 2013 American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize will be awarded to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, which will receive $75,000.
Seattle Children’s Hospital Uses Big Data to Improve Diagnosis and Patient Care
Seattle Children’s Hospital is using IBM Big Data technology to improve treatment of its young patients. With over 350,000 patient visits annually and thousands of data points associated with each patient, Seattle Children’s Hospital can run queries on patient data in seconds, rather than minutes, to provide quicker, more effective care and diagnosis.
Where We Fall Short: Reducing Sepsis and Other Diseases through Change Management
The human toll of sepsis—the number one preventable cause of mortality in hospitals—is staggering. Of the more than 750,000 severe sepsis cases each year in the United States, 215,000 patients die, making it the leading cause of death in non-cardiac intensive care units. It also accounts for a significant financial burden, equating to $16.7 billion in unnecessary healthcare expenditures.
MITSS Hope Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for the Sixth Annual MITSS HOPE Award. This prestigious award is being sponsored by RL Solutions, and the winner will receive a cash prize of $5,000 to continue their important work.
Hospital Now Uses Stanley Healthcare’s Wi-Fi RTLS to Track Trauma Surgeons
Stanley Healthcare, a market leading provider of safety, security and operational efficiency solutions for the healthcare industry, has announced innovative ways by which Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is leveraging its Stanley Healthcare AeroScout® Real-Time Location System (RTLS) to solve business and clinical needs. The hospital has now further extended its Stanley Healthcare RTLS solution to automate staff tracking.
Bar Code Laser ID System Provides Positive Identification for Patients of All Age Demographics
PDC Healthcare, the global leader of innovative identification solutions, has extended its DuraSoft® Laser Patient ID System to encompass the entire patient population including infants, pediatrics, and adults. Through bar code technology, the DuraSoft® Laser Patient ID System benefits both patients and caregivers by preventing misidentification caused by human error while improving workflow efficiencies.