Almost two decades ago, the landmark report “To Err is Human” compelled healthcare to address the large numbers of hospitalized patients experiencing preventable harm. Concurrently, it became clear ...
Some hospitals have videotaped medical procedures as part of quality improvement initiatives. While the idea of healthcare workers being videotaped may conjure thoughts of “Big Brother” and fears of ...
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Inspires Global ‘Community of Purpose’ With Health and Health Care Quality Improvers From More Than 45 Countries 31st IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in ...
Healthcare quality, its cost and accessibility are major concerns for healthcare systems in Rochester and across the nation. More than 40,000 people die each year from medical errors and the cost of ...
A new American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) guide points to leadership, including hospital boards and trustees, as well as senior, physician, and clinical ...
To give professionals interested in health care an opportunity to develop valuable skills in business, management and quality improvement in health care delivery, Purdue University’s College of Health ...
Every three years, or 1,095 days, accredited healthcare organizations prepare for a re-accreditation survey. While it is essential to review all policies and procedures before the surveyor arrives, ...
“Moving off of the status quo takes leaders who can inspire others to take action,” says Julie Kliger, MPA, BSN, RN, founder and principal of The Altos Group. This statement is not a simple adage; it ...
Martin Hensher ([email protected]) is an associate professor of health systems financing and organization in Deakin University’s Institute for Health Transformation, in Burwood, Victoria, Australia.