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HCAHPS: Ways to Improve on the Environment Question
Magazine & Journal Articles
Since 2008, the HCAHPS—Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems—survey has allowed valid comparisons across hospitals locally, regionally, and nationally. The core of the survey contains 18 items that ask “how often” or whether patients experienced a critical aspect of hospital care, rather than whether they were “satisfied” with the care. The survey also includes four items to direct patients to relevant questions, three items to adjust for the mix of patients across hospitals, and two items that support Congressionally-mandated reports.
EVS Front-line Staff Educational Videos
Educational video series on the role EVS technicians play in preventing infections and creating a contamination-free environment.
AHA joins coalition to help Medicaid patients retain coverage
As states prepare for Medicaid’s continuous enrollment requirement to end March 31, AHA today joined the Connecting to Coverage Coalition, a diverse group of organizations working to provide trusted information about the Medicaid redetermination process and minimize disruptions in coverage.
HRSA releases data on organ donations, transplants
The Health Resources and Services Administration today released 2017-2022 Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data on the number of organ donors, organ transplant recipients and waitlist candidates, which it plans to update regularly.
Hacking the Hackers: The FBI’s Takedown of the Hive Ransomware Gang
In this AHA podcast, hear the inside story on the FBI’s successful infiltration and shutdown of a cybercriminal gang that specialized in hospital and health system extortion.
Organizations encouraged to apply for 2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize
Health delivery organizations are invited to apply through May 17 for the 2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize, which honors organizations that demonstrate a strategic approach to community health and health equity, improve access to care for historically marginalized communities and address societal factors that influence health. One winner and three finalists will receive cash awards.
FCC finalizes, seeks comments on changes to rural telehealth program
The Federal Communications Commission today released a final rule adopting changes proposed last year to the Rural Health Care Program to improve the accuracy of urban and rural rates, funding cap rules and invoicing for the program, among other changes.
Improving the Patient Experience with Volunteers
Hospital volunteers can work collaboratively with Patient Experience teammates to improve value for patients. Understanding how to integrate empathy into the patient experience can develop a culture for empathy and patient-centered care in your hospital. In this virtual workshop, learn how volunteers can lead the way to accelerate healthy outcomes for patients, caregivers and communities.
H-ISAC TLP Green Daily Cyber Headlines - March 21, 2023
H-ISAC TLP Green Daily Cyber Headlines for March 21, 2023.
Hacking the Hackers: The FBI’s Takedown of the Hive Ransomware Gang
Defending hospitals and health systems from frequent cyberattacks is a battle largely fought in the shadows, out of the public eye, as the FBI recently did with its takedown of the criminal HIVE ransomware gang whose cyber mischief threatened patient safety.