At Mass General, ‘Serving the Community is in Our DNA’
This year’s Foster G. McGaw Prize winner is dedicated to addressing the social and economic determinants of health.
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Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service
Palmetto Health Wins Community Service Prize
The health system received the Foster G. McGaw Prize for community care and compassion.
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Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award
David Davidson Quality Milestone Award for Allied Association Leadership
Connecticut Hospital Association and Wisconsin Hospital Association honored by AHA
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Patient Navigators
Patient Navigator Role Growing in Popularity | H&HN
Care coordination — a fundamental piece of many of the models being tested under health care reform — already is gaining popularity in the treatment of cancer through the role known as a patient navigator.
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AHA award
An Unswerving Commitment to Community Service
Foster G. McGaw prize winner Crozer-Keystone Health System improves lives with wide-ranging programs across the age spectrum
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Helpful advice
Fine-tuning Performance Excellence
A new AHRQ guide offers tips for creating patient advisory panels.
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Dick Davidson Award
Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award
In Florida and Tennessee, the state hospital associations rally their members to improve care and share what they learn.
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Say that again
Clinicians aim to clear up confusing instruction
Clinicians aim to clear up confusing instruction
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Community service
A Winning Formula for Community Health
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System takes the Foster G. McGaw Prize for its holistic approach to improving the well-being of the people it serves. Puppets are even involved.
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A moment of Zen
Caring for caregivers
Creating an 'oasis' can relieve family members of stress
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High-Risk Delivery
Survey: Liability costs forcing major changes in ob-gyn care
Medical liability risks are driving change in ob-gyn care for both physicians and hospitals.
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Dick Davidson Award
In Michigan, accelerating the learning curve on quality
Hospital associations in Michigan and South Carolina guide members' efforts to boost quality and the health of their states' citizens.
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Patients on the lookout
Patients on the lookout
At UCLA Health System, patients admitted to the hospital are encouraged to monitor whether clinicians wash their hands and to speak up if they don't.
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Right care, right place
Hospitals expand progressive care
Units provide appropriate setting for patients needing advanced care, but not the ICU
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Recognition
One Small Hospital, One Big Mission
Foster McGaw winner Mt. Ascutney engages whole community in promoting health of young and old
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A good idea
Keeping workers alert and patients safe
Joint Commission calls attention to worker fatigue
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Legal woes
Lawsuits are stressing docs
Signs of depression and burnout emerge in surgeons who are sued
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Patient care
Ever Been Invited to a Mammogram Party?
Hospitals schedule fun events to encourage breast cancer screening
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Social media
Risky Tweets? Experts Urge Caution When Posting Updates During a Surgery
Social media can be an educational tool, but reducing liability risks is critical
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