Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
California's Central Valley is known for its abundant fruits and vegetables; however, many families struggle to get access to these healthy foods. In low-income and minority neighborhoods, a greater inequity exists in accessing healthy food, due to fewer full-service grocery stores, higher…
OSF Healthcare, Peoria, Ill., wanted to improve the care of patients experiencing an ST elevation myocardial infarction. The scope of the original project was to effectively reduce STEMI identification and treatment time, and included three system percutaneous coronary intervention hospitals.
For six months, Brandywine Hospital has not had one central line-associated bloodstream infection. Thanks to interventions learned during its participation with the Health Engagement Network, the team at Brandywine eliminated CLASBIs and is able to maintain that zero rate.
Saint Anthony Health Center, Alton, Ill., took a hard look at data from its cancer program and found opportunities to improve the efficiency and timeliness of the diagnostic and treatment planning processes. Improvement in timeliness of care leads to better patient outcomes resulting in a healthier…
Pekin (Ill.) Hospital used plan-do-study-act with evidence-based practice research, guidelines recommendations from the Hospital Engagement Network and patient feedback to create a care transition program to reduce all-cause, 30-day readmission by 20 percent.
Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, Ill., improved readmission rates for heart failure patients across the care continuum by engaging all providers. Hospital providers, cardiac rehab staff and a post-acute-care nurse (a liaison between the hospital, long-term care and home care facilities) work…
Strengthening - Treatment - Outcomes - Patients Elmhurst Hospital Center participated in developing the STOP (Strengthening Treatment and Outcomes for Patients) Sepsis Collaborative to develop protocols to support early detection and treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock in the emergency…
INTEGRIS Health is the largest Oklahoma-owned health care corporation. Its facilities cover the continuum of care, with five hospitals in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, three regional hospitals across the state, and a joint venture with six other facilities. Recognizing that a large…
With four hospitals and more than 120 employed medical providers, St. Charles Health System is a provider of medical care in Central Oregon.
Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization in New Jersey, comprised of six hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation centers and outpatient centers. At Meridian Health, 17 percent of patients are from racially and ethnically diverse groups. Knowledge of cultural customs…