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Transitional Care: How Can We Make it Better for Patients?

Healthcare Leadership

Poor transitinos have been known to lead to: Adverse events Low satisfaction with care Higher rehospitalizations A Recent Example I was reminded of the challenges of patient transitions by Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg who has been documenting her experience as the caregiver for Casey Quinlan @MightyCasey.

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Voices: Susan Mills, Senior Program Director for Home Health and Hospice, ACHC

Home Health Care

It was established with the goal of improving the quality of health care services and patient safety through accreditation and certification programs. ACHC is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a deeming authority for home health and hospice.

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State Maternal Mortality Review Committees Address Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health to Improve Maternal Health

NASHP

The Louisiana Department of Health has partnered with hospitals in implementing the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) patient safety bundle on obstetric care for women with OUD. [25] A warm handoff occurs when a transfer of care between members of the health care team is done with the patient and their family. [26]

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Newsletter, October 2023

Patient Safety Movement

We at the Patient Safety Movement Foundation are known for our recognition of loved ones who have lost someone from preventable harm in healthcare. This would ensure broad and equitable population access to care in preventing communicable diseases. For example, H.R.