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South Carolina Hospital Association: Rewarding a Culture of Safety

When it comes to infection control, the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) has really taken to heart the ironclad medical principle: First, do no harm.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Queens: Constant Evaluation and Vigilance Reduce CLABSI

The infection prevention and control team at New York-Presbyterian Queens took action after the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rose significantly across the hospital.
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Florida Department of Health: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Centers

Since 2011, the Florida Department of Health’s Health Care-Associated Infection Prevention Program has used the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) HAI data metrics for surveillance and prevention efforts

Collaboration with Rural Partners: Taking Care of the Region

Healthcare in a rural setting is very challenging. With limited resources, including staff, equipment, and supplies, many organizations are struggling to stay open.

AHA Associate Podcast Series | Fident

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, speaks with Dr. Denise Brown, CEO of Fident Health. Dr. Brown shares insights on Virtual Hospitalist Strategy. This strategy can not only help hospitals achieve their financial goals, but also improve both the workforce and patient experiences.
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Henry Ford Health: Accelerating Efforts to Reduce CLABSI Rates Yields Promising Results

Henry Ford’s hematology-oncology unit has reduced the incidence of CLABSIs in its hematology-oncology unit by 75%, documenting only two cases between July 2020 and June 2021.

Improve Safety through Acuity-Based Scheduling and Data-Driven Patient Assignments

Improve safety through acuity-based staffing and data-driven patient assignments. Across the country we have seen nurses going on strike or just begging for safe working conditions and many hospitals are struggling to deliver because there just aren’t enough nurses. Clinical Science helps ensure workloads are safe and realistic and gives leaders insight into where support is needed most while also supporting smart nurse-patient assignments.

AHA Associate Podcast Series | Vizient

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, is joined by guests from AHA Associate, Vizient. Dr. Renée Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG, is Principal of Physician Clinical Operations, and Mellisa Martinez, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, CPHQ, is Senior Consulting Director. The speakers explore how Physician Advisor Programs can make an impact on hospitals and health systems. A strong physician advisor can strategically assist leadership in meeting overall organizational goals related to the efficient utilization of health care services. This impact can significantly influence quality and patient flow measures that are essential to achieving value-based care.

AHA Associate Podcast Series | Cleerly

In this discussion, Kathleen Wessel, welcomes Dr. Joseph Jasser, Chief Operating Officer for Cleerly. Their discussion focuses on coronary artery disease evaluation. Artificial intelligence can create a new option for these evaluations that not only limits invasive procedures for patients, but also provides an opportunity to increase health literacy along the care pathway.