Julius A. Karash

West Boca Medical Center Establishes Senior Care Emergency Department to Provide Better Care and Better Patient Experience

The senior care ER is part of a burgeoning trend at hospitals seeking to better serve growing numbers of senior emergency patients

December 18, 2017

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The senior care ER is part of a burgeoning trend at hospitals seeking to better serve growing numbers of senior emergency patients.

Electronic Registry Upgrade Helps to Foster Greater Compliance with Patient End-of-life Wishes in Oregon

Recently implemented upgrade allows OHSU providers to electronically retrieve information from Oregon's Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment registry

December 5, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Recently implemented upgrade allows OHSU providers to electronically retrieve information from Oregon's Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment registry.

Sentara Healthcare Cyber Student Staffing Boosts Productivity, Narrows Cybersecurity Workforce Gap

Program recruits from colleges across region to work in Virginia system's health care info office as junior cyberrisk analysts

November 17, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Program recruits students from around region to work in Virginia system's health care info office as junior cyber risk analysts.

'Food is Medicine' Effort Stands to Benefit Hospitals as Well as Patients

California program expected to improve health, lower costs

November 1, 2017

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A pilot program in California is expected to improve health outcomes and lower costs.

'Health Village' Proposal Sparks Discussion in D.C.

Providence Health System seeks innovative approach to boost services

October 23, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Providence Health System seeks an innovative approach to boost its services.

Building Up the Nursing Workforce

Hospitals and nursing schools join forces to meet demand

September 18, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Hospitals and nursing schools join forces to meet demand.

California System Eyes Accurate Patient Identification

Eyeprint technology improves patient safety

August 9, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Eyeprint technology improves patient safety.

AHA NOVA Award

Texas Provider Leads Campaign to Fight Childhood Asthma

Children's Health, partners collaborate on multipronged strategy

July 28, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Children's Health in Dallas, a winner of the 2017 AHA NOVA Award, is collaborating on a multipronged strategy to fight childhood asthma.

AHA NOVA Award

Florida Health System Takes Holistic Approach to Help Youth

Memorial Healthcare helps guide young people aging out of foster care

July 27, 2017

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Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Fla., one of the recipients of the 2017 AHA NOVA Award, has developed a program to guide young people aging out of foster care.

AHA NOVA Award

Chicago Hospital Brings Care to Disadvantaged Children at School

Norwegian American's Care-A-Van serves kids facing health disparities

July 26, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, a 2017 AHA NOVA Award winner, is bringing care to children in some of the city's neediest ZIP codes through it's Care-A-Van mobile clinic service.

AHA NOVA Awards

South Carolina Health System Drives Dental Care Expansion

Palmetto Health initiative serves vulnerable patients, reduces ED visits

July 25, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Palmetto Health initiative serves vulnerable patients, reduces ED visits.

Rural Health Care Officials Push for Obstetric Care

N.D. hospital CEO aims to reboot OB using new approach

July 18, 2017

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Amid nationwide challenges, N.D. hospital CEO aims to reboot OB.

Florida Hospitals Train Staff for the Most Difficult Conversation

Participants learn how to engage patients in end-of-life care

July 14, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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To improve end-of-life care, the Florida Hospital Association has partnered with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement on staff training.

Hospital Improvement Innovation Network Aims to Build on Success, Pursue New Goals

Innovation and collaboration are an integral part of the HIIN, overseen by the AHA's HRET

June 27, 2017

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Innovation and collaboration are an integral part of the HIIN, overseen by the AHA's HRET.

N.C. Providers to Collaborate for Underserved Communities

Carolinas HealthCare System and Novant Health will address issues such as primary care access, social determinants of health

June 2, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Carolinas HealthCare System and Novant Health will address issues such as primary care access, social determinants of health.

Sensors Could Be Key to Hand-washing Compliance Efforts

Researchers examine sustainability of electronic efforts

May 31, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Researchers examine sustainability of electronic efforts.

Hand Hygiene Do's and Don'ts

Proven methods for hospitals to improve hand-washing protocols

May 31, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Proven methods for hospitals to improve hand-washing protocols.

Quality Improvements Help Baldrige Award Winners Grow, Improve

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Kindred Mountain Valley leaders say journey toward prestigious recognition has made their institutions stronger

January 3, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Kindred Mountain Valley leaders say journey toward prestigious recognition has made their institutions stronger.

High-tech, Collaborative Health Care Training for Nurses

Union Square Campus, a partnership that includes Cone Health, was established to provide a higher level of nursing education

December 8, 2016

Julius A. Karash

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Union Square Campus, a partnership that includes Cone Health in Greensboro, N.C., was recently established to provide a higher level of nursing education.

Medical Villages Aim to Provide Patients with Multiple On-site Services

N.Y. medical center creating places to go for all things health- and wellness-related

December 5, 2016

Julius A. Karash

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N.Y. medical center creating places to go for all things health- and wellness-related.

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