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A Care Model for Cancer Patients
Saint Anthony Health Center, Alton, Ill., took a hard look at data from its cancer program and found opportunities to improve the efficiency and ti
Closing the Communication Loop
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, worked to create a highly reliable system for follow up of unexpected radiologic findings, improving timeli
Illinois Hospital Association Case Studies--About
HPOE has teamed up with the Illinois Hospital Association to highlight its yearly quality awards.
Hip/Knee Center of Excellence
Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb, Ill., created a total knee and hip joint replacement center of excellence.
Improving Immunization Rates
Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, improved both influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates by 73 and 32 percent, respectively, achievin
Improved Nutrition for Pediatric CF Patients
Children with cystic fibrosis have better lung function and survival rates if their body mass index is at or above the 50th percentile.
Implementation of Nursing Mobility Protocol to Foster Consistent Earlier Mobility of Patients in an Intensive Care Unit
Variation and delays in the early mobilization of patients in the ICU can result in an increased length of stay, poorer functional outcomes and an increased cost-per-patient stay.
Reducing the Number of Stents Used in Treating Coronary Artery Disease
This facility's coronary artery stents per admission rate was consistently higher than the national benchmark.
Pressure Ulcer Reduction using Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma tools were used to reduce pressure ulcers at Memorial Health System, Springfield, Ill.