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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.
June 4, 2008 | Story
To improve the efficiency and decrease the waiting time in the ED, Grady Health System implemented a "Fast Track" service to allow patients with acute but non-life-threatening conditions to be treated more quickly and then released.
June 4, 2008 | Story
A team at the Med created the Discharge Resource Room (DRR), an area to provide discharge instructions and resources in a comfortable setting for in-patients to prepare for their home care after discharge.
February 21, 2010 | Evaluation
Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities works to implement healthy eating and active living policy- and environmental-change initiatives that can support healthier communities for children and families across the United States.
Story
Central Valley, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
April 3, 2012 | Story
Want to improve health? Start with where you live, learn, work, and play.
February 8, 2012 | Video/Presentation Material
A video series focusing on three diverse communities shows how this national program aims to reverse childhood obesity.
January 11, 2010 | Story/Interactive
In 50 communities across the country, the barriers that often keep children from eating healthy and being physically active are starting to come down.
October 18, 2010 | Journal Article
A set of special essays in the November issue of Preventing Chronic Disease, a journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), presents a set of essays about partnerships toward improving community health.
May 31, 2011 | Story
Studying what preschoolers in child care centers in California are eating and drinking - and the quality of food and beverages served.