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1. Can we really save 5 million lives?

Author

Sandrick K

Subjects
Decision Making, Organizational, Evidence-Based Medicine, Humans, Iatrogenic Disease prevention & control, Medical Errors prevention & control, Safety Management, United States, Governing Board, Hospital Administration standards, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Health Care, Trustees
Abstract

Hospitals leapt at the challenge to save 100,000 lives through evidence-based medicine. Now that the goal is dramatically higher, how are hospitals responding?

Published
2008

2. Enhancing the board's role in quality.

Author

Sandrick K

Subjects
Health Services Research, Humans, Medical Errors prevention & control, Social Responsibility, United States, Governing Board, Hospital Administration standards, Professional Role, Quality Assurance, Health Care organization & administration, Trustees
Abstract

Four hospital systems--two in Michigan and two in California--are participating in a research project to find new ways for the board to take a more active role in quality oversight and leadership.

Published
2007

3. One giant leap for quality. When boards get behind quality initiatives, patient care benefits.

Author

Sandrick K

Subjects
Diffusion of Innovation, Guideline Adherence, Humans, Medical Records Systems, Computerized, Organizational Case Studies, Organizational Innovation, Professional Role, Safety Management, United States, Wisconsin, Decision Support Systems, Clinical, Governing Board, Hospital Information Systems, Hospitals, Community standards, Quality Assurance, Health Care organization & administration
Abstract

When boards get behind quality initiatives, patient care definately benefits--but which measures help most? Following is an analysis of how well the Leapfrog Group's guidelines are working at participating hospitals.

Published
2005

4. Raising the bar. Purchasers and providers must work together to meet the quality-of-care challenge.

Author

Sandrick K

Subjects
Health Benefit Plans, Employee organization & administration, Health Care Coalitions organization & administration, Humans, Medical Errors prevention & control, Organizational Culture, Social Responsibility, Trustees, United States, Cooperative Behavior, Health Care Sector standards, Quality Assurance, Health Care organization & administration
Abstract

Employer coalitions, such as the Leapfrog Group and the National Business Coalition on Health, are exerting their mighty purchasing power to influence quality and patient safety in hospitals. They urge trustees to lead the way in making quality data available to the public and in holding management accountable.

Published
2001

5. Badgering POC staff for better QC.

Author

Sandrick K

Subjects
Humans, Blood Coagulation Tests standards, Point-of-Care Systems standards, Quality Assurance, Health Care
Published
2000

6. Be all that you can be. Information technology and quality care go hand in hand.

Author

Sandrick K

Subjects
Boston, Capital Expenditures, Governing Board, Medical Records Systems, Computerized, Medication Errors economics, Missouri, Organizational Case Studies, Philadelphia, Systems Integration, United States, Benchmarking, Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems, Hospital Information Systems economics, Medication Errors prevention & control, Quality Assurance, Health Care organization & administration
Abstract

You might think you can't afford to invest a lot in information systems; but the fact is, you can't afford not to. Once you see how various systems are used to improve quality of care and reduce medical errors, you'll realize that an investment today will pay you dividends for years to come.

Published
2000

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