IHA case studies
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At a 350 bed community teaching hospital, potentially preventive readmissions data from the Illin...
Today more than ever, it is important to focus on reducing unnecessary testing and unneeded emerg...
In 2008, the health system’s program to contact discharged emergency department (ED) and immediat...
The goal of this project was to standardize protocols for controlling patient pain following tota...
Operational and physician leaders identified an opportunity to decrease the use of off-site telem...
The 2012 New England Compounding Center tragedy and ongoing drug shortages have caused a dramatic...
The organization used both discrete event and live simulation methodologies to ensure the smooth ...
The emergency department (ED) was experiencing extended lengths of stay for psychiatric patients,...
Troponin is a cardiac marker for acute myocardial infarction, making this lab test a key part of ...
Patient falls during hospitalization can lead to increased inpatient care costs, decreased patien...
The organization initiated a project identified by the Infection Control Committee to reduce Fole...
The hospital’s venous thromboembolism (VTE) rate for total joint patients was 36.2 in 2011 and 37...
The medical center has made significant progress in improving physician-patient communication thr...
Reducing inpatient length of stay has a strong impact on value and organizational performance, an...
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association's quality award submissions are highlighted on HPOE....
This project involves raising awareness and expanding the palliative care program at HSHS St. Joh...
Undergoing surgery of any kind can be a stressful experience for patients and their families. The...
Readmissions are a burden for patients, families and health care providers. HSHS St. Joseph's Hos...
By using evidence-based medicine and hardwiring concurrent review, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Hig...
Outpatient registration at OSF Center for Health required patients to stand in line for extended ...
