Quality Improvement: News
Jim Tallon: New Directions
In his 2011 annual report vision statement, Fund president Jim Tallon focuses on the “innovation imperative”—and highlights recent Fund achievements that exemplify just that.
“Rapid Response” Sees Surprise Patient Benefits
For the thirty New York-area hospitals participating in the Rapid Response System Collaborative, some unanticipated benefits are emerging, yielding dramatic improvements in patient safety and quality of care.
New Collaborative Focuses on Clinical Leadership
Building upon the success of the United Hospital Fund and Greater New York Hospital Association collaborative model, the Clinical Quality Fellowship Program is designed to develop new clinical talent to lead quality improvement initiatives and prepare the next generation of quality leaders.
State Commissioner of Health Credits Fund, GNYHA, and NYC Hospitals for Lower Rates of Infection
In its July 8 press release announcing New York's first annual report on hospital-acquired infections, the state's Department of Health noted that New York City hospitals recorded a lower infection rate for central line use than upstate hospitals.
