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Top Reads
2012's Most Popular Quality Spotlight Articles
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12 Ways to Reduce Hospital ReadmissionsRead this article that highlights prevention strategies providers can use to reduce the rate of hospital readmissions in their community. Many of these strategies include conducting follow-up with discharged patients in various settings as the patient travels across the healthcare continuum.
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10 Proven Ways to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Becker's Healthcare Hospital Review compiled 10 proven ways to reduce preventable hospital readmissions, based on a combination of research and successful hospital initiatives. See what New Jersey communities are doing to reduce hospital readmissions.
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Checklist for High-Value Healthcare Reduces Hospital Readmissions Engaging leadership is an important part of improving healthcare quality. Use this checklist for high-value healthcare to create lasting, sustainable change and better health for all.
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Improving Discharge Process Helps Medical Center Reduce Readmission RatesRead the Hunterdon County Democrat article to learn why Hunterdon Medical Center ranked better than other hospitals when compared to countywide readmission data released by HQSI.
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Patient Safety Toolkit Download this patient safety mini-toolkit from the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care to learn how best to partner with your patients to enhance quality and safety.
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Discharge Planning Check List Aids PatientsDownload and distribute The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') Discharge Planning Check List, to patients and their caregivers preparing to leave a hospital, nursing home or other care setting.
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Medication Tips for SeniorsHere's an easy to follow list that can help patients take an active role in their medication management.
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Solve the C.difficile and Handwashing Word PuzzlesUse these puzzles as a fun and innovative way to educate staff about how to reduce the spread of infections.
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice CareDiscover the difference between palliative care and hospice care services and the subsequent advantages of palliative care. Key resources, including a video that answers FAQs on palliative care, are available.
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New Antipsychotic Medication ReferenceNursing home staff, including nurses, physicians, and pharmacists, can use this tool, co-developed by HQSI and Delmarva, as a quick reference for viewing FDA-approved indications, off-label uses, and side effects/adverse effects for first and second-generation antipsychotic medications.
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PUP Poster for the MonthDownload and display the Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) Poster of the Month, a series of posters designed to spread messages that can help prevent and treat pressure ulcers.
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Physician Reviewers Are Needed
Become a Physician Reviewer for New Jersey Medicare case reviews. Qualified reviewers are needed in a number of specialties. Training and compensation are provided by HQSI. Types of reviews include quality of care, utilization review, and DRG validation.
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