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The University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, has developed a thorough, review process that serves as an educational opportunity, as well as a way to prevent clinical research problems.
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Oncologists and medical directors say that 38% of their patients could benefit from participation in clinical trials, but only about 5% actually enroll in an oncology study per month, according to a recent survey.
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Each clinical trial administrator and investigator needs to understand the motivations of all parties involved including his or her own before beginning a clinical trial contract negotiation process.
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Preventing patient falls is a constant struggle for hospitals. And as Medicare has cut reimbursement for falls as a "never event" and patients are getting increasingly older and sicker, it will continue to be a challenge.
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When a dedicated nurse and a quality improvement consultant come together, beautiful things can happen. It starts with an idea, a problem that begs for a solution, and then the work on finding the answers begins.
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A combination of face-to-face and telephonic case management has resulted in high patient satisfaction ratings and a significant decrease in health care utilization for patients with complex medical needs.
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You know just how complex your job is. How can you get your board on board with quality and not overwhelm them?
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When staff at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) began working on reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia rates, they armed themselves with more than a bundle.
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North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System based in Great Neck, NY, was awarded with the National Quality Forum's 2010 National Quality Healthcare Award.
