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June 9th, 2015
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The Wisconsin Quality of Life Index is a multidimensional model for measuring patients’ quality o...

June 9th, 2015
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In 2009, a multi-pronged approach involving all stakeholders was launched aimed at early identifi...

June 8th, 2015
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A performance improvement project was initiated to reduce the number of elective inductions and c...

June 8th, 2015
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The project was to develop an infrastructure for a falls prevention program based on nursing fall...

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July 2009-October 2011 baseline data for the blood culture contamination rate in the ED showed it...

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The ER blood culture contamination rate remained above the national target even after implementin...

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In the 2010 reporting period (July 2009-June 2010), the medical center’s incidence of early elect...

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The decision was made to proceed with efforts to eliminate elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks ...

June 8th, 2015
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...and therefore decrease the hospital’s financial risk as part of health care reform, increase c...

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The Respiratory Protection Webkit includes a 10-module Respiratory Protection Course and accompan...

June 8th, 2015
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The feeling of being truly cared for leaves a lasting impression and aids in the healing process....

June 8th, 2015
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A patient's home environment or lack of support system can have a negative impact on their health...

June 8th, 2015
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When River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, N.Y., identified an unmet mental health need for active duty...

June 8th, 2015
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National attention to the issue of antibiotic stewardship is increasing. Drug-resistant bacteria ...

June 8th, 2015
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As part of Blueprint for Health (a statewide, public-private initiative authorized by the Vermont...

June 7th, 2015
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Phase I consisted of developing and implementing protocols for cases presenting to the emergency ...

June 4th, 2015
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The all-cause, 30-day readmission rates for the hospital are higher than both the state and natio...

June 3rd, 2015
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There are opportunities around the country for dramatic innovation in the way health systems tran...

June 3rd, 2015
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The AHA and the American Medical Association collaborated on this paper to present both physician...

June 3rd, 2015
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