Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
Infection control data demonstrated an increase in the incidence of primary bacteremia associated with hemodialysis and was reported at a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 dialysis catheter days. The cases were reviewed and found to be consistent with staphylococcus suggesting skin as the source organism. A…
As part of Franciscan St. James Health's commitment to improve the surgery processes, the hospital joined the three-year quality improvement organization initiative offered by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A strong multidisciplinary team comprised of departments that impacted the…
Fairfield Memorial Hospital identified the need to improve the patient experience in the emergency department through meaningful interactions between the medical team, patients and families. A Studer Group Coach provided on-site consultation and instruction on AIDET (acknowledge, introduce,…
Among the agencies that have made a substantial effort toward competency is the Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, in Lexington, Kentucky. Serving nearly 4,800 long-term care residents in nursing homes, family and personal care homes across 17 counties in Kentucky's Bluegrass…
Although Maryland enjoys the third highest median income in the United States, the state suffers from some glaring health disparities that primarily affect the racial and ethnic minorities who make up nearly 42 percent of its population. But with renewed interest in health equity, the state is…
This project utilized a failure mode effects analysis methodology to examine why critical care unit central line-associated blood stream infection rates were not zero. A gap analysis was completed and utilized by the team to objectively prioritize processes that needed revision. Flow charts of each…
Our hospital was an early participant in the Premier Quest Collaborative focused on improving quality, efficiency, safety and transparency. By benchmarking with organizations with results better than our own, we were able to make rapid cycle improvements that resulted in improved outcomes.
OverviewIn recognizing that complex health-related issues cannot be addressed by any one agency, the New London County Health Collaborative (NLCHC) was formed in 2007 to unite the medical, social service, and public health communities to jointly examine health status concerns in New London County.…
What is it?Started in 1988, the Physically Challenged Club is an all-volunteer collaboration between Mayo Regional Hospital and the local YMCA, designed to provide an opportunity for the chronically disabled to continue rehabilitation after their insurance benefits have ended. Club members use the…
What is it?Wayne Memorial Hospital’s dental clinic for low-income children, established in 1995, consists of a freestanding office with four dental chairs and a mobile service of a large van with one chair. The program is staffed by 1.25 FTE dentists and two dental hygienists.Who is it for?Low-…