by Keri McDermott | Feb 5, 2018 | Archived
This year’s influenza season has hit hard across the globe. Most people who get the flu fully recover, however, the flu can lead to major health complications, including sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming response to infection, which can lead to tissue...
by | Feb 2, 2018 | Archived
Recent literature suggests that discharging patients who have follow-up appointments already scheduled reduces readmissions. However, successfully scheduling those appointments and effectively preparing patients for them can be problematic. AHRQ’s Safe Transitions...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 30, 2018 | Archived
Colorectal cancer is preventable when individuals are screened. The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) began a quality improvement movement to save lives by setting an ambitious goal for 80% of adults aged 50 and older to be regularly screened for...
by | Jan 29, 2018 | Archived
Approximately every 40 seconds, an American will have a heart attack. About 790,000 people in the United States have heart attacks each year. Of those, about 114,000 will die¹. February is known as the month of love. However, individuals are not fully aware of how...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 29, 2018 | Archived
Let’s Unite and Wear RED on Friday, February 2. National Wear Red Day: Get involved and join the national social media campaign using #WearRedandGive. For tools and information on how to get involved and show your support, visit the American Heart...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 26, 2018 | Archived
We are deep into flu season and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread activity across most of the United State. Influenza especially poses a serious threat to certain populations; however, everyone is at risk for influenza and...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 26, 2018 | Archived
Developed by the American Medical Association, Steps Forward™ is a free, online platform offering education, process improvement initiatives, metrics and tools with the goal of enhancing practice transformation. These modules include case studies and downloadable...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 23, 2018 | Archived
Home health services provide an alternative for individuals requiring medical care outside the traditional setting of a hospital or nursing facility. While the comfort of home can have a positive impact on recovery time and quality of life, a significant number of...
by | Jan 22, 2018 | Archived
WebEx Opportunity: Cardiac Rehab Roundtable February 27, 2018 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT Hosted by The Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign (HHQI) Evidence suggests hospital readmissions and all-cause mortality rates are reduced when patients who...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 19, 2018 | Archived
New Resources Amplify Be Antibiotics Aware message, Raise Awareness About Appropriate Antibiotic Use Exciting, colorful and interactive, the CDC’s new video & animated icons bring the Be Antibiotics Aware message to life! Add these digital resources to your...
