Via St. Peter’s Health Partners - St. Peter’s Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), has received the 2020 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for six specialties: Obstetrics, Heart Care, Cancer Care, Orthopedics, Bariatric Surgery, and Breast Centers.
How to Engage Physicians in Innovative Health Care Efforts
Via Harvard Business Review - There is no shortage of digital health offerings in the market promising to enhance patient care and achieve aspects of the quadruple aim of enhancing the patient experience, improving population health, reducing costs, and improving the work life of health care providers. However, it is unclear how many of these options solve the right problems based on actual user needs.
Study identifies methods for preventing overcrowding in emergency rooms
Via OHSU News - The study, published in the journal Annals of Emergency Medicine, concludes that engaged executive leadership can alleviate the problem when combined with a data-driven approach and coordination across the hospital from housekeepers to the CEO.
Grady CEO John Haupert Awarded with Georgia Hospital Association Gold Honor Award
via Grady Health System - Grady CEO John Haupert became the ninth Georgia hospital leader to receive the Georgia Hospital Association Gold Honor Award. The Gold Honor Award had only been given eight times since its inception in 1978. Created to honor GHA’s most highly esteemed leaders, the award recognizes those who have brought national recognition to Georgia.
Change the approach to triage to alleviate ER overcrowding
Via KevinMD - “Lower acuity patients tend to wait longer for their care, while in theory, sicker patients are seen faster. Regardless of the acuity assigned, however, no one gets turned away, and as long as you are willing to wait, you will be seen. As a result, the ED is often overcrowded, meaning long-wait times for care.”
Grady Health System CEO Nominated for Modern Healthcare's 'Most Influential People in Healthcare'
Via Grady Health System - “Grady CEO John Haupert’s commitment to the health system and innovation, and his drive to positively impact healthcare in Georgia has been nothing short of transformative. Cast your vote and make him one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare!”
A nurse’s powerful ER exit letter
Via KevinMD - “I leave with a great amount of respect and thanks for this exceptional team and its leadership. I am blessed our paths have crossed and leave with nothing but admiration for all of the hardworking individuals. I wish all of you the best. As I leave, please hear this ER nurse out, one last time. I am concerned.”
U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital for two chronic conditions
“Blessing Hospital earned “High Performing” ratings for Congestive Heart Failure(CHF) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes.”
Improving Patient Care: Human Factors Study Highlights Handoff Risks
“In keeping with Embry-Riddle’s intense focus on aviation safety, Embry-Riddle students and faculty at a recent high-level conference highlighted the importance of structured protocols to improve patient healthcare.”