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Apr 16, 2024
Patient and Family-Focused Videos on Diabetes
Apr 16, 2024
Brief Educational Chronic Kidney Disease Videos for Patients and Their Families
Mar 5, 2024
Partnership With Local Pharmacy School and Area Pharmacies Helps Low-Income Patients Afford Medications
Jan 19, 2024
What is a Chronic Health Condition, and How Can My Doctor Help?
Jan 11, 2024
Missouri Hospital’s Small Steps Lead to Larger Success in Reducing Readmissions
Jan 3, 2024
Alabama Medical Center Meets Patients’ Needs and Makes Equity a Strategic Priority
Dec 20, 2023
Nursing Home Successfully Implements Motivational Interviewing to Address Vaccine Hesitancy
Dec 6, 2023
Patient and Family Advisory Council Spotlight: Focusing on Gaps in Healthcare
Dec 5, 2023
HQI Facilitates CLABSI Interventions to Achieve Cost Savings of $2 Million
Nov 1, 2023
“Good Catch” Program Encourages Reporting Near Misses to Improve Patient Safety
Oct 10, 2023
Hospital Addresses High Readmission Rate Among Black Population Using Pre- and Post-Op Education
Oct 2, 2023
Missouri Hospital’s Health Equity Team Takes Steps to Address Its High Social Vulnerability Score
Aug 2, 2023
Pandemic or Not, Missouri Hospital Moved Forward with Opioid Stewardship Program
May 31, 2023
Social Drivers of Health Screening Moves Beyond Pilot Program for VCU Health System
May 24, 2023
Pharmacy Training and Resources Boosts Tobacco Cessation Efforts in Virginia Communities
May 3, 2023
Oral Care Project Reduces Health Care-Associated Pneumonia by 71% and Creates a Cost Avoidance of $850,000 Per Quarter
Apr 4, 2023
Oklahoma Rural Hospital Makes Changes to Improve Care and Outcomes for Psychiatric Patients
Mar 27, 2023
Use a Pharmacist to Conduct Comprehensive Medication Reviews at Hospital Admission or Discharge
Mar 1, 2023
Sentara Community Care Center Directly Impacting Economic and Racial Disparities
Feb 1, 2023
Multidisciplinary Team Lowers CLABSI Rates During Height of COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec 23, 2022
“Good Catch” Program Encourages Reporting Near Misses to Improve Patient Safety
Nov 1, 2022
Z Code Use in Social Determinants of Health Screenings Creates Programs to Benefit the Community
Oct 12, 2022
Sign Up for all Four “Should I Go to the Hospital or Stay Here?” Affinity Group Sessions
Oct 5, 2022
On-Site Medical Tent During Four-Day Public Event Prevents Overwhelming Hospital’s ER
Aug 30, 2022
Rural Missouri Hospital’s Transportation Service Goes the Extra Mile
Jun 30, 2022
“Escape Room” Style Nursing Training Educates While Promoting Teamwork
Jun 1, 2022
Collaboration Reduces Hospital Readmissions, Improves Patient Care and Outcomes
May 18, 2022
Holton Community Hospital in Kansas Achieves a 46% Reduction in Readmissions amid COVID-19
May 17, 2022
Virginia Pharmacy Builds Vaccine Confidence by Spreading Culturally Appropriate Information
May 4, 2022
Educating Patients and Addressing Transportation Concerns at Discharge Improves Hospital’s Care Transitions Measure
Mar 31, 2022
Missouri Hospital’s Patient Rounding Puts Team Coordination and Antibiotic Stewardship at Forefront of Their Care
Mar 2, 2022
Rural Hospital in Southwest Virginia Adjusts Care for Longer-Term Critical Patients Through Technology
Jan 10, 2022
High Reliability Organization Foundations: Safety Culture and System Design
Jan 5, 2022
Accountability, Trust, Respect are Key Traits in HROs
Jan 5, 2022
Patient and Family Advisory Council and Increased Communication Boost Patient Satisfaction
Dec 9, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 Health Quality Innovators of the Year!
Dec 1, 2021
Infection Preventionist Rapport with Staff and Backing of Leadership Removes CAUTIs from Hospital in 2021
Nov 16, 2021
High Reliability Organization (HRO) Strategies: You May Be Doing More Than You Think
Nov 3, 2021
Rural Missouri Health System Takes Time to Focus on Mental Well-Being of Staff During COVID-19
Nov 3, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 7: Education of Clinicians and Patients and Families
Oct 20, 2021
All-Team Approach Focuses on Changes in Resident Conditions to Reduce Trips to Hospitals
Oct 6, 2021
Hospital’s Prevention Focus Consistently Keeps Readmission Rates Below State and National Averages
Oct 6, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 6: Reporting Information on Improving Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Sep 1, 2021
ICU Move to Med-Surg Floor Combines Staff Expertise and Resources to Treat Patients with COVID-19
Sep 1, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 5: Tracking and Monitoring Antibiotic Prescribing, Use and Resistance
Aug 3, 2021
Hospital’s Simple but Effective Magnet Helps Reduce Readmission Rates by 7%
Aug 3, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 4: Actions to Support Optimal Antibiotic Use
Jun 30, 2021
Community Coordination and Frequent Messaging Key to COVID-19 Vaccinations in Rural Missouri Region
Jun 30, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 3: Drug Expertise
Jun 1, 2021
Risk Assessments Upon Admission, Follow-up Calls After Discharge, and Education Decreases Readmission Rates for Small Hospital
Jun 1, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 2: Accountability
May 4, 2021
Break the Chain of Infection with Better Hand Hygiene
May 4, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Element 1: Leadership Commitment
May 4, 2021
Three HQIC Hospitals Receive Five-Star Rating, 19 Receive Four-Star Rating
Apr 20, 2021
Advance Care Planning is a Conversation That Can Begin Any Day
Apr 20, 2021
Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Spotlight: Find Your Patient Advocacy Voice and Learn to Use It
Mar 26, 2021
Register for Project ECHO Opioid Use Disorders Tele-Mentoring and Educational Sessions
Mar 16, 2021
PFAC Spotlight: Stronger Voices Needed to Improve Advocacy for Older Adults
Feb 16, 2021
Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Spotlight: A Lifetime of Advocacy
Jan 20, 2021
Listening, Understanding and Engaging Health Care Workers is Key to Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Jan 6, 2021
Special Considerations for Facilities Using Elastomeric Respirators for COVID-19 Source Control
Dec 18, 2020
CMS Issues Final Policies for Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) CY 2021
Dec 15, 2020
Mobile Units Used to Test More Than 17,000 People in Rural, Underserved Region
Nov 16, 2020
HQI Announces 2020 Health Quality Innovators of the Year
Nov 16, 2020
Health Disparities for Black and Latino Communities Further Unveiled by COVID-19
Oct 16, 2020
Health Quality Innovation Network to Provide Hospital Quality Improvement Services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Oct 12, 2020
Coalition Targets Unused Narcotics and Abusable Medications with Distribution of Medication Disposal Pouches
Oct 12, 2020
Mind Your Meds – Program Educates Older Adults About Safe Opioid Use and Disposal
Sep 30, 2020
Vaccinations Need a Boost After Pandemic Negatively Affects Rates, Long-term Health of U.S. Children
Sep 14, 2020
Innovating to Deliver Equitable, Person-Centered, Team-based Care for Multi-Visit Patients
Sep 14, 2020
CMS Care Compare Gives Patients a New Tool for Making Health Care Decisions
Aug 19, 2020
Recognition of Residents’ Changing Health Conditions More Important Now Than Ever
Jul 14, 2020
Community Spotlight: Healthy Roanoke Valley Shifts Priorities to Meet Residents’ Needs Amid COVID-19
Jul 13, 2020
PFAC Spotlight: Martina Tatum is a Voice for Rural Residents
Jul 10, 2020
PFAC Spotlight: Kay Laughton Advocates for Patient Rights and Caregiver Support
Aug 19, 2020
PFAC Spotlight: Dorothy Winningham Uses Her Voice for Patients and Family Members
Sep 14, 2020
PFAC Spotlight: Ellen Netting Advocates for Improved Patient-Provider Communication
Jul 6, 2020
National Healthcare Decisions Day is July 16th
Jun 30, 2020
Do You Know Your Patients’ Health Care and End-of-Life Wishes?
Jun 17, 2020
Get to Know HQIN: Meet Sheila McLean, MBA, LNHA, CPHQ
Jun 17, 2020
POST Form Allows Patients to Put Their Treatment Preferences into Action
Jun 17, 2020
Health Information Exchange Vital to Health Care Now More than Ever
Jun 11, 2020
CMS Providing Additional Relief Funds to Medicaid and CHIP Providers
May 20, 2020
Get to Know HQIN: Meet Dana Lammert, MA, BS, LSSGB
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Addressing Social Determinants of Health
May 4, 2020
On World Hand Hygiene Day, Learn to Break the Chain of Infection
May 4, 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Response Network for Nursing Homes
May 1, 2020
$200 Million Available from FCC to Help Health Care Providers Offer Telehealth Services
Oct 5, 2020
CMS Expands Accelerated and Advance Payment Program
Apr 22, 2020
Quality Payment Program: Providers Can Now Earn Points by Reporting COVID-19 Clinical Trial Data
Apr 17, 2020
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Attestation Portal Now Open: What You Need to Know
Apr 15, 2020
From the Frontlines: Challenges, Best Practices and Lessons Learned During COVID-19
Apr 15, 2020
Get to Know HQIN: Meet Karen Southard, RN, MHA, CPHQ
Apr 14, 2020
HQIN Member Shares Best Practices for COVID-19 Response
Apr 3, 2020
CMS Issues Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Nursing Homes, Governments
Apr 1, 2020
Vice President, CMS Ask Hospitals to Report COVID-19 Data
Apr 1, 2020
CMS Gives Providers Greater Flexibility to Maximize COVID-19 Response
Mar 23, 2020
CMS Grants Exceptions for Clinicians and Providers Participating in Quality Reporting Programs
Mar 17, 2020
Telehealth Benefits Expanded for People with Medicare in Response to COVID-19
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19 Medicare Coverage and Payment Guidance for Health Care Providers
Feb 20, 2020
Elevate Your Star Rating & Grow Your Bottom Line
Feb 19, 2020
Loop in Your Leaders for Quality Improvement Success
Feb 19, 2020
Tips for Securing Leadership Support for Your Quality Improvement Initiative
Feb 19, 2020
Building Your Business Case for Quality Improvement
Jan 29, 2020
Receive No-Cost Support to Implement Your QAPI Program
Jan 20, 2020
Kansas Partners Join the Health Quality Innovation Network
Jan 15, 2020
Improve Coordination Among Providers and Partners with Free, Expert Help
Jan 12, 2020
New Program Extends Readmission Efforts Beyond Hospital Walls
Dec 19, 2019
How the Medicare Total Quality Score Affects Your Star Rating—and what you can do about it
Dec 12, 2019
Improve Your Medicare Total Quality Score with Free, Expert Help
Nov 13, 2019