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August 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article analyzes the interactions between medical staff at an acute care teaching hospital as they transfer care of patients. Poor quality sign-outs of patients can result in harm and are a significant contributor to malpractice claims against internal medicine physicians.
July 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between race and treatment for acute myocardial infarction.
November 1, 2004 | Program Result
The BMJ Publishing Group produced three special journal issues devoted to information on chronic disease management and mailed them to subscribers and a select list of health care professionals.
April 3, 2012 | Story
Want to improve health? Start with where you live, learn, work, and play.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Aging Care Connections spearheaded an effort in 20 communities in Lyons Township, Ill., to help older adults get needs support to maintain their independence in the community for as long as possible.
December 7, 2011 | Story
The San Francisco partnership created the first-ever plan to improve community-based aging services. A coordinating council reporting to the mayor guided implementation, including bringing aging services into public housing and influencing policy.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Easter Seals of New Hampshire led a community-based partnership called Seniors Count! in projects to address the nonmedical factors that put frail older adults at risk for serious medical issues and limit their ability to live independently.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Haywood Community Connections, a grantee of Community Partnerships for Older Adults, developed a community-wide initiative to improve long-term-care supports for older adults in rural North Carolina.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Rita Barreras led a community partnership in Maui, Hawaii, to create an infrastructure that allowed older adults to "age in the community" by increasing the caregiver workforce and changing rules to expand long-term-care options.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Mark LeMaire led a community partnership in Jacksonville, Fla., that placed elder care advocates in area hospitals to help discharged patients transition back to the community. The hospitals have since incorporated the program into their operations.