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12th Annual International Summit on Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice and the Community

Wed, 03/17/2010 - 17:29
The International Summit is a world-class conference featuring the best ideas and faculty on areas that are ripe for improvement within the office practice and community-based care settings.

Primary Care Practice Coach

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 19:47
A 12-month development and support program designed to help practice coaches improve their effectiveness in supporting primary care improvement and transformation.

Unmet Needs: Teaching Physicians to Provide Safe Patient Care

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 19:17

This white paper finds that US medical schools are not adequately facilitating student understanding of basic knowledge and the development of skills required for the provision of safe patient care. Key recommendations for reforming medical education in order to improve patient safety are discussed.

Reengineering the Operating Room to Improve Hospital-Wide Efficiency and Quality June 2010

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 20:04

This two-day seminar provides participants with a set of tools to use and apply in their operating room to reduce costs and improve patient throughput in the hospital. Participants will be guided through a series of topics critical for efficient hospital operations.

How Market Leaders Outpace the Competition: High Velocity Health Care Organizations

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:09
During this practical two-day seminar, senior leaders will learn to apply a sound theory of management that’s been time tested and shown to generate broad-based improvements. This holistic approach focuses on system-level improvements, rather than fragmented best practices.

Quality and Safety in Medicine

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 17:01

Articles in this special Academic Medicine theme issue examine how medical schools and teaching hospitals are improving and measuring quality and safety. Articles include discussion of specific initiatives like hand hygiene measurement and electronic medical record implementation, as well as longitudinal analyses of established quality and safety programs such as the VA's National Quality Scholars Fellowship program.

Berwick Forum Keynote 2009: Video On Demand

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 18:48
We are proud to offer you free anywhere, anytime access to the video of Dr. Donald Berwick's keynote address at the 21st Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care.

International Summit 2010: Keynote Videos On Demand

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 18:48
We are proud to offer you anywhere, anytime access to the 7 Keynote and Special Interest Keynotes from the 11th Annual International Summit on Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice & the Community.

International Summit 2010: Keynote Videos On Demand Descriptions

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 20:28
We are proud to offer you anywhere, anytime access to the 7 Keynote and Special Interest Keynotes from the 11th Annual International Summit on Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice & the Community.

11th Annual International Summit: Keynote Presentation Videos On Demand

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 20:26
We are proud to offer you anywhere, anytime access to the 7 Keynote and Special Interest Keynotes from the 11th Annual International Summit on Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice & the Community.

Expedition: Preventing Heart Failure Readmissions

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 15:33

This program is one way that IHI is helping hospitals implement a key component of the Improvement Map. The aim of this Expedition is to reduce readmissions for heart failure patients by focusing on a plan for effective communication.

Telling Patients the Truth

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 13:58

Accidentally hurting a patient is every caregiver’s nightmare.  If it happens to you, will you be ready to inform your team – and the patient?  Timothy McDonald, a physician attorney, explains what you should do after you’re involved in an adverse event.

Community News from IHI Open School Chapters

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 22:04

Find out what IHI Open School Chapters are doing!

IHI Open School Chapter Directory

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 20:54
A comprehensive list of all IHI Open School Chapters, Chapter Leaders and Faculty Advisors.

IHI Open School U.S. Chapters

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 20:38
The IHI Open School has developed a network of Chapters all over the world. See below for a comprehensive list of all Chapters, Chapter Leaders and Faculty Advisors.

The hospital standardised mortality ratio: A powerful tool for Dutch hospitals to assess their quality of care?

Fri, 02/19/2010 - 21:48

In this study, Dutch hospitals used the hospital standardised mortality ratio (HSMR) as a tool to analyse death rates by comparing risk-adjusted mortality with the national average. The method adjusts for a number of case-mix factors. The authors conclude that the Dutch HSMR model performs well at predicting a patient's risk of death.

How-to Guide: Multidisciplinary Rounds

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 23:26
This guide describes the key components of multidisciplinary rounds, potential impact on outcomes, examples of success, and tips for successful implementation; developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA).

Early Access to Palliative Care: Active Learning Through Live Case Studies

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 19:35
During this unique one-day program, participants will join in “Live Case Studies” to learn onsite from organizations that excel at providing patients early access to palliative and supportive care.

Nursing's role in transforming healthcare

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 19:09

Nurses are crucial to closing the gaps in quality and safety that too often exists in patient care. At the same time, the nursing profession faces significant challenges such as shortages and increased demands on nurses' time. This article offers six recommendations to improve health care quality and safety through the framework of nursing.

Pizza and Profs

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 16:22

This activity gives students an opportunity to discuss a specific topic with faculty members in a fun, informal setting.  This can be a one-time event or a weekly series with a different presenter each week.

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