by Keri McDermott | Mar 22, 2017 | Archived
Small changes can have a large-scale impact on day-to-day tasks. Horizon Health Care, Inc., a network of federally qualified health centers serving South Dakota, used jelly beans to track progress on colorectal cancer screening during each phase of their quality...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 22, 2017 | Archived
Diabetes Alert Day is March 28, 2017 The American Diabetes Association Alert Day serves as a “wake-up call” to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes.The goal is to encourage individuals to join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by taking the...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
The excitement and activity of New York City’s Time Square was the perfect venue for gathering the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) 80% by 2018 National Achievement Award winners to celebrate their success and promote the value of colorectal cancer...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
According to Melodie Johnson, Director of Senior Services at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, their facility had a problem that needed confronting; recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). This issue was evidenced by a CASPER Quality Measure rate...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
The Million Hearts® Action Guide series provides clinicians with evidence-based approaches for improving cardiovascular health. Each guide offers action steps and features proven tactics to help more Americans live heart-healthy, stroke-free lives. If improving your...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
Have you implemented a process that has improved patient care or staff satisfaction? Are you working towards improving resident care in your home? Have you established a partnership in your community to improve care coordination? Have you formed a quality improvement...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 15, 2017 | Archived
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) 80% by 2018 colorectal cancer screening initiative is bringing together more than 1,000 organizations around the shared goal to get 80% of adults ages 50 or older regularly screened for colorectal cancer by...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 10, 2017 | Archived
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month kicked off in New York City with a special live broadcast on Wednesday, March 1, at 1:00 p.m. (CT) and featured several celebrity guests dedicated to the cause. The event was a collaborative effort of the National Colorectal...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 10, 2017 | Archived
Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 12-18, 2017 Patient Safety Week is a highlight of the United for Patient Safety Campaign, an initiative of the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). Various activities to raise awareness about patient safety among health...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 10, 2017 | Archived
Cheryl Dixon credits her fortunate outcome with colorectal cancer as a result of a preventive screening, fine timing, a fantastic healthcare provider and good fortune. She considers herself very lucky. Twenty years ago, Cheryl had scheduled and canceled two...
