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M Health Fairview marks 10 years of colorectal cancer program for diverse, underserved residents

This March, which is colorectal cancer awareness month, M Health Fairview is celebrating 10 years of its colorectal cancer prevention program, which has provided free colonoscopy screenings and education for individuals in diverse and underserved communities.
Telling the Hospital Story, Wellness/Preventive Care, Reducing Healthcare Disparities
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Trailblazers: Small Things Matter in Infection Prevention

A new AHA Trailblazers report, “Small Things Matter in Infection Prevention,” explores how hospitals are expanding surveillance programs to include peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) and other vascular access devices — an area that represents both high volume and untapped opportunity for infection prevention.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Infection Prevention and Control, Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

JAMA article shows patient safety measures surpass pre-pandemic levels 

A JAMA article co-authored by AHA Chief Physician Executive Chris DeRienzo, M.D., and leaders from Vizient highlights that hospitals and health systems have improved patient safety measures as they are caring for sicker patients.
Quality & Patient Safety, Patient Safety Risk, Safety culture, Culture of Safety
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Reducing Disparities in Health Outcomes

AHA members are pursuing practices that can reduce health outcome disparities and thereby improve health outcomes for all populations.
Reducing Healthcare Disparities

Nourish to flourish: OHSU Doernbecher’s solution for supporting hungry families

OHSU Doernbecher launched the Nourish program in 2022 to provide parents and caregivers with food during hospital stays.
Telling the Hospital Story, Wellness/Preventive Care, Support Services, SDOH: Food, Malnutrition

ACHI - Home

AHA Community Health Improvement is the premier hub for community health, community benefit and population health professionals.
Population/Community Health, Community Benefit, Collaboration & Partnerships, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, AHA Healthier Together Conference

Small Things Matter in Infection Prevention

How hospitals expand infection prevention and surveillance to reduce bloodstream infections and improve patient safety. - TrailBlazers
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC), Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI), Medical Device Safety, Infection Prevention and Control
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Hospital advisory council helps make health information clear and accessible for every patient

The Patient Education Advisory Council at Dartmouth Health supports the creation of high-quality patient education materials.
Telling the Hospital Story, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Patient and Family Education/Engagement, Non-hospital Patient Care, Quality & Patient Safety

Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Behavioral Health Stigma and Disparities in Health Outcomes

For underserved populations, stigma and lack of access to behavioral health services can present huge barriers to treatment.
Access to Behavioral Health, Stigma, Opioid Use Disorder, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Telling the Hospital Story, Wellness/Preventive Care
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Adjusting Imports of Copper Into the United States

Proclamation 10962 Adjusting Imports of Copper Into the United States imposes tariffs on copper products.
Tariffs, Emergency Preparedness Planning, Government Reform, Immigration, Emergency Preparedness Planning, Equal Opportunity Employment, Health Technology, Make America Healthy Again, Medical Education and Research, Prescription Drugs