Prior to implementation, the average Head CT Utilization rate for Intermediate Risk Pediatric Head Injury patients was 21.1%. After the interventions, there was a 13.9% Head CT Utilization rate. In the last four months of the study period, a sustained...
According to the US Census Bureau, baby boomers have remained the second-largest population group in 2022, comprised of 69.6 million people ages 58 to 76. The fastest-growing population is people aged 80 and older, with a growth rate almost four...
The fall with-injury rate decreased to 0.31/1,000 patient days or an 80% reduction, a 60% increase in reported near misses or assisted falls, and a new 93-day record without an injurious fall. Patients are safer today because of the collaborative...
Standardized SDOH screenings increased awareness of unmet needs and supported partnerships between the medical and social work teams. Rapid PDSA cycles and frequent data collection were critical to improving the percentage of patients with a completed screen. Key to sustainability...
During this pilot, the MICU was able to achieve 188 days between events which was above the three sigmas upper control limit of 111.2 days. The MICU was also able to reduce its average CLABSI rate per 1,000 central line...
Efficient clinical operations within an acute inpatient setting require effective management of patient length of stay. The limitations of the human mind to multitask are well documented, and studies confirm the inefficiencies that exist in switching between various complexities of...
Workplace violence (WPV) is an important public health issue and a growing concern in Emergency Departments. To effectively address WPV in healthcare, we must change the paradigm for WPV within hospitals. To change the culture surrounding workplace violence, we aimed...
The ALOS fell from 13.4 days pre-intervention n=981) to 11.8 days (n=284). The patient and family feedback discharge survey top box scores for caregiver overall inpatient experience improved from a baseline of 62% (n=59) to 72% (n=27). The team will...
Patient satisfaction regarding the admissions process increased from 3.8/5 to 4.5/5 (Excellent) or higher for each of the four months reviewed. The Lean RPIW process was critical for success. Team meets regularly to discuss improvements. Also, all new patients complete...
Quality Management partners with interdisciplinary teams hospital-wide to identify target areas for data-driven performance improvement initiatives through our occurrence reporting platform. Quarterly reports are shared with the hospital units and Performance Improvement Coordinating Group to monitor trends. By establishing a...