Category: Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Patient Safety Courses a Tough Sell at Medical Schools

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This article includes quotes from IHI’s Patricia McGaffigan and mention of IHI’s CPPS program. Also quoted in the article are folks from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) and the Ohio State University College of Medicine, who incorporate…

Enhancing Quality Improvement Adoption in US Nursing Homes

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This report summarizes the research findings from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 90-day innovation project to identify key activities to increase adoption of effective quality improvement practices in US nursing homes.

While Covid Raged, Another Deadly Threat Was on the Rise in Hospitals

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This article includes commentary from IHI’s President and CEO Kedar Mate discussing the increase of severe sepsis in California hospitals.

While Covid Raged, Another Deadly Threat Was on the Rise in Hospitals

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This article includes commentary from IHI’s President and CEO Kedar Mate discussing the increase of severe sepsis in California hospitals.

The Public Health Emergency is Ending – Covid Isn’t

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This article discusses what it means that the federal government’s public health emergency for Covid is coming to an end. Kedar Mate, IHI’s President and CEO, is quoted, and IHI’s work to help hospitals navigate the crisis, including programs to boost …

The Public Health Emergency is Ending – Covid Isn’t

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This article discusses what it means that the federal government’s public health emergency for Covid is coming to an end. Kedar Mate, IHI’s President and CEO, is quoted, and IHI’s work to help hospitals navigate the crisis, including programs to boost …

Organizational Trustworthiness in Health Care

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The Institute for Healthcare Improvement partnered with the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation to identify key organizational-level drivers and change ideas that repair, build, and strengthen trust between health care organizations and clin…

How to Make a Caregiving Plan (So It’s Ready When You Need It)

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This article provides numerous resources for creating a caregiving plan, including information and a link to IHI’s The Conversation Project.

Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee

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This article discusses the practice of physicians charging fees for medical correspondence with patients. IHI’s President and CEO Kedar Mate is quoted encouraging patient-clinician interactions and discussing how charging for medical messaging could ex…

Meeting the Needs of the Healthcare Workforce

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This is article is a Q&A with IHI Vice President Pedro Delgado discussing current workforce challenges for the health care sector, IHI’s Joy in Work framework, and health equity.