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A Data-Driven Approach to Addressing Racial Disparities in Health Care Outcomes
This article describes lessons from Brigham Health in Boston to develop a robust data infrastructure to understand the differential impact of COVID-19 on patients and staff.
“Psychological PPE”: Promote Health Care Workforce Mental Health and Well-Being
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating existing issues with health care professional burnout and joy in work. Evidence-based recommendations for “psychological PPE” (protection and support for staff mental health and well-being) are intended for use by …
Virtual Learning Hour Special Series: Peer Support: Fostering Connection and Destigmatizing Mental Health for Caregivers
July 24, 2020 | Peer support is an effective intervention in the pursuit of care team member well-being and joy in work, and can aid in destigmatizing health-seeking behaviors among caregivers.
Age-Friendly Health Systems on Target to Impact 1,000 Health Care Organizations in 2020
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is pleased to announce that by the end of the year, Age-Friendly Health Systems is on track to achieve its goal of recognizing the work of 1,000 hospitals, office practices, retail clinics, and post-acute …
GP Practices a “Jewel” for Track and Trace Systems, Patient Safety Expert Says
Speaking at the Royal Society of Medicine’s weekly COVID-19 webinar, Don Berwick described the UK’s GP practices as a "tremendous resource" for developing COVID-19 track and trace strategies.
Social Isolation: The Other COVID-19 Threat in Nursing Homes
Research suggests the prolonged social isolation for nursing home residents could have serious health implications for older adults, including premature death. In an interview,
COVID-19: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Skills to Deploy During the Surge
The authors suggest a five-step strategy and actions for patient safety and quality improvement staff to employ their skills to support patients, clinical staff, and health care organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Choices for the “New Normal”
The author reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and six areas where we face decisions about long-term change in the health care system: the speed of learning, standards, working conditions, proximity, preparedness, and equity.
The Moral Determinants of Health
Six items are proposed as an "agenda for action" that physicians, nurses, and US health care institutions could help lead as a shared endeavor for securing the health of communities.
Enhancing Collaborative Learning for Quality Improvement: Evidence from the Improving Clinical Flow Project, a Breakthrough Series Collaborative with Project ECHO
A novel combination of IHI Breakthrough Series Collaborative tools with Project ECHO’s telementoring model contributed to building quality improvement (QI) capacity and improving processes and patient experience across FQHCs participating in the Improv…
