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Ministry organizations promote advance care planning

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On April 16 CHA and the Supportive Care Coalition, along with other health care, legal and religious organizations across the country, will recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day.

COVID-19 and the challenges of high-risk patients in Venezuela

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For the head of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in Europe and Latin America, Pedro Delgado, urgent action is required.

Virtual Learning Hour Special Series: Mobilizing to Respond to COVID-19

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March 27, 2020 | Don Berwick and Derek Feeley share key coronavirus (COVID-19) learnings, innovations, and revelations they’ve been gathering and gleaning from health care leaders and improvers across the globe.

WIHI: Improvement and Innovation in Times of Crisis

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March 24, 2020 | What does it look like to innovate, improve, and solve problems at warp speed?

Covid-19: The painful price of ignoring health inequities

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The US is a case example of why racial, economic, and other inequities make us susceptible to pandemics. Ultimately these diseases are preventable only through social dependence and collaboration.

50 patient safety experts to know | 2020

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The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selected patient safety leaders for inclusion on the list based on nominations, current leadership positions and an examination of patient awards, publications and various achievements in the field of patient…

Florida eyes forcing hospitals to report safety culture surveys

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Florida lawmakers are set to pass legislation by the end of the week requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to report results from patient safety culture surveys that will be posted publicly by the state.

Michigan providers adopt age-friendly health system model to give elders better care

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Projections show that Michigan will be the first state where residents age 65 and older outnumber those under age 18 – and as a result, issues with health care effectiveness for older adults are increasingly coming to light.

Revisiting the 5 Domains of High Reliability

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For the past several years, there has been a keen focus in healthcare on high reliability. But how does the concept translate into actions that clinicians and administrators can use to make progress?

Statement from IHI: Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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​The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) considers it a top priority to ensure the safety and well-being of the global health and health care community, including our event attendees, faculty, and staff. The IHI community consists of health care…