Quality and Safety (2)
NHS Impact is taking root across the nation’s trusts and practices, with many executives both eager to do their part and unsure of where to start. A few months...
To be financially viable, a hospital’s operating rooms (ORs) must keep quality and utilization high and expenses low. It’s critical to plan ahead, be prepared, and...
We’re hurting people in health care more than we think. Providers and other health care specialists frequently balance the art and the science of medicine. While...
“Our board said that if we cannot ensure safety of our patients we shouldn’t be in business.” – Cathie Furman, RN The course of history for Virginia Mason was...
Virginia Mason’s Respect for People initiative has been a decade-long program designed to sustain a culture of respect across the health system including training...
As CEO of a major health system, I’ve seen value-based care turn the axiom “you get what you pay for” on its head. If you would have asked me whether that adage...
Virginia Mason staff members share their experiences implementing the Sepsis Power Hour protocol Sepsis is a factor in one out of every two to three hospital deaths...
When patients need a passport In Capturing the Patient Voice – Part 1, we explored how to facilitate greater patient engagement in a health care setting. We also...
Everyone knows that lean tools and methods are great for improving health care processes. But many don’t know that culture is key to making innovative changes that...
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Mistake Proofing in Ambulatory, Procedural, and Inpatient Care
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Culture of Care
Explore how equity-focused improvement, coaching and lived experience can strengthen staff ...
Culture of Care
Explore how equity-focused improvement, coaching and lived experience can strengthen staff ...
Bridge to Excellence with Three Rivers Hospital
Join host Brenda McLeod in conversation with Jamie Boyer, German Meza, and Karen Gifford about ...
Bridge to Excellence with Three Rivers Hospital
Join host Brenda McLeod in conversation with Jamie Boyer, German Meza, and Karen Gifford about ...