What's New | December 21, 2011
Redesigning Care Processes Through Technology
Information technology is increasingly being used to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Systems that facilitate access to comprehensive patient information before and during patient visits can enhance the ability of clinicians to provide efficient and systematic care management.
The featured Innovations describe how two providers leveraged the use of technology to redesign care processes, leading to greater adherence to recommended care and improved outcomes.
The featured QualityTools provide resources and tutorials to support the adoption of health information technology by physician offices and health care organizations.
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Advance Practice Nurse-Mental Health Provider Partnership Enhances Access and Improves Health Outcomes for Those With Severe Mental Illness
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Back Care Program That Emphasizes Pain Control and Behavioral Modifications Reduces Pain Levels and Lost Workdays
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Clinics Adopting Plan-Supported Medical Home Model Enhance Access, Improve Quality, and Reduce Admissions Among Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees
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Community-Wide Education, Trained Facilitators, and Improved Processes Lead to More Advance Care Planning, Consistency Between Plans and End-of-Life Decisions, and Low Care Costs
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Interdisciplinary, Comprehensive Skin Care Program Significantly Reduces Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers
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Outpatient Clinics Use Annual Education Campaign, Friendly Competition, and Incentives to Double Influenza Immunization Rates Among Employees
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Safety Mentors Create Culture To Reduce Adverse Events and Increase Error Reporting
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Skin Assessments Conducted as Part of Patient Intake Improve Documentation of Pressure Ulcers on Admission, Reduce Incidence During Stay
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Sepsis Alert Program Leads to More Timely Diagnosis and Treatment, Reducing Morbidity, Mortality, and Length of Stay