In our modern-day world, American consumers will routinely compare shop for everything they need. Analyzing product reviews to guide the smallest online purchases, spending time dissecting ratings to choose the perfect restaurant, or thoroughly investigating amenities and offerings before settling on a hotel or cruise ship. However, intriguingly, this habituated comparison-shopping culture doesn't appear to…
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) constitute a major concern for healthcare providers worldwide. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a notable part of this problem, contributing to approximately 40% of all HAIs. Notably, if evidence-based guidelines are adhered to, as much as 70% of these infections are potentially preventable.
To tackle the ongoing issue of CAUTIs, a quality…
CommonSpirit Health, a prestigious healthcare institution, has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing performance concerning patient safety and quality care. The health system's endeavors have resulted in substantial successes in these areas over recent years. For instance, they marked a significant 18 percentile rise above their benchmark performance for stroke care, achieving an impressive 72nd percentile.
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As we transition into the latter half of 2025, many hospitals and healthcare systems are reflecting upon and revising their quality improvement strategies for the year. Recent conversations with three top healthcare leaders have shed light on the specific quality metrics they're concentrating on, such as efficient patient discharges and rigorous fall prevention routines. Catherine…
In an impressive accomplishment, LMH Health has recently achieved a five-star rating for hospital quality, according to the rankings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Out of more than 2,200 hospitals across the United States, only 234 managed to reach this highest possible rating. LMH Health's achievement underlines the institution's commitment…
In laudable recognition of their exceptional performance in surgical patient care in 2023, the surgery team at the Ada Medical Center - Chickasaw Nation Department of Health has been distinguished. The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) identified the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center as one of the elite 77 among…
Dr. Renuka Gupta, a notable healthcare leader who migrated to the United States from India in 2002, has left an indelible mark on the quality standards and results at Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Her journey to becoming the Vice President and Chief Quality Officer was an unpredictable turn after her decision to leave…
Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Harnessing Advanced Testing Protocols & Data-Driven Strategies
In a modern healthcare environment that continually evolves, infection prevention professionals must keep up with trends and strategies. This article is part of our comprehensive series, '7 Actionable Strategies to Improve Your CMS Star Ratings, Leapfrog, VBP, CMS TEAMs, and Other Quality Programs.' Through this series, we delve into a collection of strategies designed to…
The MHA Keystone Center, a recognized healthcare organization, is set to launch an infection control quality improvement cohort. The initiative will provide comprehensive technical assistance to a group of ten selected long-term care (LTC) facilities. This project, named 'Strengthening Long-term Care Infection Prevention and Control Practices to Address Emerging Pathogens', aims to bolster existing infection…
A recently concluded study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests that the requirements for hand hygiene monitoring in hospitals can be significantly reduced. This proposal aims to free up resources, enabling infection preventers to concentrate more on quality improvement and patient safety agendas. According to the research, the number of hand hygiene…