Consumerism Understanding quality scorecards: A primer for boards How should hospitals interpret the reports, with all of their strengths and weaknesses? May 14, 2018 Caitlin Gillooley No Comments How should hospitals interpret the reports, with all of their strengths and weaknesses?Read More
Facilities Designing for disaster 2018 Hospital Construction Survey shows 'resiliency' taking center stage April 9, 2018 Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan No Comments 2018 Hospital Construction Survey shows 'resiliency' taking center stage.Read More
Community health Hospitals work to intervene, break the cycle of violence Institutions try to seize ‘golden moment’ to cut recidivism after a patient is shot or stabbed February 12, 2018 Marty Stempniak No Comments Institutions try to seize the ‘golden moment’ to cut recidivism after a patient is shot or stabbed.Read More
Quality improvement The science of safety Trustees can play a crucial role in fostering a safety culture at their hospitals January 8, 2018 Rollin J. (Terry) Fairbanks, M.D. and Seth A. Krevat, M.D. No Comments Trustees should take a systems approach when thinking about safety at their hospitals.Read More
Clinical management Re-evaluating diagnostic testing Pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians are collaborating to get patients the right tests at the right time November 13, 2017 Geri Aston No Comments Collaboration among pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians gets patients the right tests at the right time.Read More
MACRA The key to new payment programs? Data management. Success in a value-based world involves meeting quality measurement challenges October 9, 2017 Maggie Van Dyke No Comments Success in a value-based world involves meeting the challenges of data management.Read More
Quality HIIN builds on success The Hospital Improvement Innovation Network overseen by the AHA's Health Research & Educational Trust promotes collaboration on quality September 11, 2017 Julius A. Karash No Comments The Hospital Improvement Innovation Network overseen by the AHA's Health Research & Educational Trust promotes collaboration on quality.Read More
Governance Boards can be safety champions Trustees play a critical role in overseeing patient safety May 8, 2017 Tejal K. Gandhi, M.D. and Gary R. Yates, M.D. No Comments Trustees play a critical role in overseeing patient safety.Read More
Violence When violence hits home: Lessons for hospitals Plan and practice, experts say, but allow room for innovation when necessary May 8, 2017 Marty Stempniak No Comments Prepare and practice, experts say, but allow room for innovation to respond to a mass casualty event.Read More
Voices From the Field Data can engage physicians in value Analytics can be a tool for collaborating with physicians in health systems' transition April 10, 2017 Robert W. Pryor, M.D. No Comments Analytics can be a tool for collaborating with physicians in health systems' transition.Read More