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Explaining Michigan

June 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Social scientists describe what worked and why in a successful initiative to reduce central line infections in Michigan ICUs.

The Published Literature on Handoffs in Hospitals

December 1, 2010 | Journal Article

A review of existing research on handoffs in order to inform the improvement and standardization of the handoff process in hospitals found that in existing literature, key concepts remain poorly defined and that patient safety is not analyzed against handoffs' other functions.

Designing Effective Healthcare Quality Improvement Training Programs

January 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Nursing leaders reported gains in quality improvement knowledge and the use of quality improvement tools after attending training programs.

Looking at Conventional Medical Treatment and Advice for Common Pediatric Problems: Do They Work?

January 24, 2013 | Story

Merenstein's early experience convinced him that, to continue in research, he needed a better understanding of statistics and more sophisticated research techniques.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program

National Program

To develop and implement a six-week academic enrichment program for undergraduates from minority groups, rural areas, and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

Managing ICU Throughput and Understanding ICU Census

December 1, 2011 | Journal Article

This study presents an alternative approach to increased demand for intensive care unit beds.

Validity and Usefulness of Members Reports of Implementation Progress in a Quality Improvement Initiative

November 4, 2011 | Journal Article

A 10-minute monthly survey measures progress of a team-based quality improvement intervention.

Expanding America's Capacity to Educate Nurses

May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief

The May 2010 issue of Charting Nursing's Future focuses on state-level partnerships designed to increase the capacity of nursing schools.

Patient, Resident Physician, and Visit Factors Associated with Documentation of Sexual History in the Outpatient Setting

August 1, 2011 | Journal Article

This study examines the inclusion of sexual history in health care maintenance visits at two urban university outpatient clinics. While an accurate sexual history is an important component to patient health, little is known about whether sexual histories are systematically undertaken in an outpatient setting.

Adherence to Discharge Guidelines for Late-Preterm Newborns

July 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Babies born between 34 to 36 weeks' gestation are being discharged early at stubbornly high rates in some regions and types of hospitals, despite mid-1990s care guidelines and insurance mandates to cover longer hospital stays.

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