Quality Improvement for Institutions
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Hospital to Home

 

The Hospital to Home (H2H) Initiative is a resource for hospitals and cardiovascular care providers committed to improving transitions from hospital to "home" and reduce their risk of federal penalties associated with high readmission rates.

Projects

Self-contained improvement projects that include a goal statement, success metrics, a tool kit, an assessment, and 3 webinars (evidence, tools, lessons learned) that provide participants with recommended strategies and tools to achieve small, attainable goals in their organization.

  • See You in 7

    The goal of the H2H SY7 Challenge is for all patients discharged with a diagnosis of HF/AMI to have a follow-up appointment scheduled/cardiac rehab referral made within 7 days of hospital discharge.

  • Mind Your Meds

    The goal of the H2H MM Challenge is for clinicians and patients discharged with a diagnosis of HF/MI to work together and ensure optimal medication management.

  • Signs and Symptoms

    The goal of the H2H S&S Challenge is to activate patients to recognize early warning signs and have a plan to address them.


News And Research

  • Hospital patient outcomes improve despite complexity

    Despite a growing population of older and more medically complex patients in hospitals, a Vizient report indicates that patient outcomes are improving. Data from more than 1,500 hospitals show fewer safety and quality incidents such as patient falls and surgical infections. Experts attribute these improvements to a heightened strategic focus on quality and the use of targeted policy incentives and penalties, even as the average patient in hospital settings becomes sicker. Medical Economics (4/3) Learn More


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