April 2019 marks the 32nd annual Alcohol Awareness Month, which was established by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in 1987. Each year, the observance carries a different theme, yet the purpose remains the same: to address alcoholism, raise public awareness of the illness, and educate individuals regarding prevention and treatment options. This […]
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CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapy: The Current Situation
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy is an adoptive cell immunotherapy procedure that is gaining significant attention from oncologists across the United States in recent years. Its innovative use of the patient’s own white blood cells, which interact with an artificial receptor to produce cancer-fighting chemicals, is unlike any other cancer treatment. The promising […]
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2019: Happenings & Ideas for Improvement
Everybody knows patient safety is important, but a reminder every once in a while never hurts. This particular reminder comes to us in the form of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s annual Patient Safety Awareness Week, scheduled for March 10–16, 2019. Throughout the week, the non-profit organization hopes that hospital and health system staff open […]
Tips For Implementing A Successful Nurse Leadership Rounding Program
With the healthcare industry’s focus shifting toward a more patient-centered care delivery model, organizations are looking for innovative approaches to improve their rounding practices. One such approach to rounding aimed at improving patient engagement is the involvement of nurse leaders in the rounding process. While establishment of such a program certainly seems to boost patient […]
Community Paramedicine: Can It Help Your High-Risk Patients?
By:
Rahul Sanghera
Date:
February 12, 2019
Category:
Cost & Quality
Filed under:
American Heart Month, Community Medicine, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Heart Health, Paramedicine
Though February is traditionally considered the month of sweethearts, it also holds important significance for the healthcare community, as February is American Heart Month! Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 adults in the United States suffer from high blood cholesterol levels, and the American Heart Association predicts that by 2035, […]
Hello Horizons: A Preview of CQA’s Revamped Yearly Roadmap
Every January since 2013, HBI’s Cost & Quality Academy has been giving its members a preview of the upcoming year’s prominent trends in the healthcare industry. The annual Thesis report provided prospective topical insight and solutions to common challenges in areas such as patient care experience and delivery, population and disease management, and regulatory changes. […]
How to Avoid Using Restraints on Aggressive Patients
In 2018, HBI’s Cost & Quality Academy received a number of Analyst Advisory requests related to de-escalating patient aggression, indicating a growing industrywide focus on properly managing patients who exhibit aggressive behavior. Because physical and pharmacological restraints should be used as a last resort, below we have shared strategies for preventing and managing escalating scenarios […]
Heart Failure Treatment: 4 Key Takeaways From Our Latest Best Practice Report
Heart failure is estimated to be the fourth leading cause of cardiovascular death in the United States and can be incredibly costly for hospitals and health systems due to its high readmission rate. As such, we decided to focus our latest best practice report on heart failure, covering four main aspects of care: identification, treatment, […]
4 Key Insights From Our Featured Research on OPPE
Ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE), a mandated process by The Joint Commission to evaluate and monitor the competency, professional behavior, and performance of practitioners, can often feel a bit overwhelming. To aid you in executing your OPPE process, one of our November featured research pieces answered a number of questions your fellow HBI Cost & […]