- Vaccine Error Prevention and Storage (Patient Safety Organization)
- Medication Management for Transitions of Care Collaborative (Performance Improvement Collaboratives and Benchmarking Study)
- Discovering the Quality Impact of Engaging Patients and Families (Quality Leadership Series)
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health — Eliminating Disparities (Performance Management Leadership Series)
- Pain Management (Pharmacy Leadership Series)
- Learn more about themes for improvement in health care
Unintentional but preventable harm
The health care delivery environment is complex, fast paced and high risk. Even though the basic premise is “first do no harm,” unintentional complications do occur. At different points along the care continuum, communication and information transfer among the patient care team, the patient, and the family or caregiver can break down.
Effectively coordinated care saves lives
Strong health care teams know how important it is to ensure safety and reliability in all areas of operation. That’s why they focus on improving patient safety by adhering to accreditation standards, working to prevent infections and other complications of care, putting checks in place to prevent mistakes and ensuring strong lines of communication between hospital staff, patients and families. When organizations work with patients, families and other providers to effectively and reliably coordinate care delivery, the result is improved quality, greater safety and a better experience for all involved.
1 McDowell SE, Mt-Isa S, Ashby D, Ferner RE. Where errors occur in the preparation and administration of intravenous medicines: a systematic review and Bayesian analysis.
Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(4):341-345. doi:10.1136/qshc.2008.029785.
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The overall probability of making at least one error in intravenous therapy1
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Patient demographic data can provide a wealth of knowledge, but it can also reveal disparities that exist throughout the United States. Leading organizations are using this information to improve access, services and quality of care.
Read moreImagine being able to focus your efforts on specific processes and procedures for a population of patients who, by using demographic data analysis, you know need it the most.
Collaboration to optimize care delivery
Together with your peers, you can achieve performance improvement faster, leading to a greater return on your time, the development of best practices, and insights that can only be gained through collaboration.
Our Vizient Member Networks and Performance Management programs enable our members to optimize care delivery through offerings designed by experts.
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