Innovations
Group-Based, Culturally Sensitive Weight-Loss Program for Families Leads to Improvements in Children's Health-Related Behaviors and Declines in Body Mass Index 6/19/2013
The Promoting Health in Teens and Kids weight management program offers culturally sensitive group education intervention for obese children and their parents that addresses behavioral changes related to physical activity and nutrition, along with families' economic challenges that might make weight management difficult for children.
Concurrent and Retrospective Chart Review, Performance Reporting, and Other Support Significantly Improve Adherence to Core Measures in Four Clinical Areas 5/29/2013
Concurrent and postdischarge nurse chart review, performance feedback, and other support lead to near-perfect adherence to recommended care processes for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgery.
Comprehensive, Multilingual Social Services Program Brings Valuable Support to the Elderly, Disabled, and Those With Limited English Proficiency 5/1/2013
Bi-Lingual International Assistant Services provides psychotherapy, counseling, social support, and citizenship assistance services to frail and disabled elderly who speak little or no English and have no other means of accessing such services.
Real-Time, Resident-Specific Medication Information and Alerts, Supported by Medication Safety Teams, Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Medication Errors in Nursing Homes 1/30/2013
Real-time, resident-specific medication information and alerts, with support from a medication safety team, enhance the efficiency of medication administration and reduce medication errors.
Hospital-Based “Quick Clinic” Treats Minor Acute Illnesses, Reducing Employee Absenteeism and Generating High Levels of Patient Satisfaction 1/9/2013
Heartland Regional Medical Center operates a walk-in "Quick Clinic" that treats minor acute conditions for employees and their spouses and dependents, leading to reductions in employee absenteeism, high user satisfaction, and cost savings.
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