Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
Twelve health care organizations across the state have partnered to form the Community Care Partnership of Maine - an Accountable Care Organization (CCPM ACO). Case Study
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Supported by Parkview Community Health Improvement, the Community Nursing program operates outside of the hospital walls to improve the health and well-being of the community. The program is staffed with 13 registered nurses, 1 registered respiratory therapist and 1 registered…
The AHA/HRET Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) 2.0 identifies best practices proven to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and shares these with hospitals and health care providers. HEN 2.0 provided technical assistance, educational opportunities, training, resources and learning collaboratives in…
In July 2016, the AHA/HRET Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) 2.0 hosted a state hospital association meeting that celebrated the spread and sustainability of innovative hospital approaches for harm reduction. One hospital representative from each HRET HEN state hospital association produced a…
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The Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital School Nurse Program is a partnership with area school systems. Registered nurses have been integrated into 10 area school systems where previously there were none, at no cost to the schools. The program works closely with the schools, parents…
The St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center created a Hypoglycemic Task Force to recognize and decrease inpatient hypoglycemic events in hopes of positively impacting patient care experience and overall population health. This team of inter-professionals use education and standardized protocols to:
Northern Westchester Hospital is improving their patients' experience through the Food Is Care program. Established by the hospital's staff, the program first determines the patient's food preferences and dietary requirements before providing fresh meals. Made with 90 percent of locally grown…
Since 2012, the Aiming for Zero program at Northwell Hospital is continuously working to reduce CAUTIs across the hospital's 15 locations. By integrating focused guidelines, uniform metrics, best strategies for prevention and dedicated CAUTI teams, the initiative was able to:
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Impact Diabetes is a program implemented at Senior Action, a senior center in Greenville, S.C., that is funded by Pelham Medical Center. Impact Diabetes provides a comprehensive diabetes wellness program for seniors living in Greenville County who are members of Senior Action. The goal…
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The goal of the Healthy Eating Initiative is to improve the accessibility, affordability, and quality of fresh produce in Azle and the surrounding areas. The Healthy Eating Initiative is a multi-component plan composed of community gardens feeding into a farmers’ market, which in turn…