Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?Health and Wellness Services offers programs that help patients manage and decrease their stress, especially following a heart attack or other major disease event. Patients exercise and are monitored by staff, and many participate in free educational forums, classes and support groups…
What is it?This worksite wellness program was developed to empower individuals to take ownership and responsibility for improving their health. The program works with local business/industry and communities to create a culture of wellness in the workplace to set individuals on a path to success.…
CDMHC's innovative programs divert hundreds of patients from the hospitals and emergency departments, increase community tenure for children with mental health conditions, prevent tragedy triggered by untreated mental illness, and improve the quality of life of the mentally ill in South Carolina's…
Since 2007, The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Psychiatry Residency program has helped lead the way by significantly increasing their outreach, recruitment and graduation of URM residents as a major component of its Diversity and Inclusion strategic planning. This case study is part of…
This case study presents the story of CareSouth Carolina and the Northeastern Rural Health Network, a group of organizations that made the mental health of residents of Chesterfield and Marlboro County a priority, and have maximized the potential for primary care- behavioral health integration in…
The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is an unprecedented volunteer collaboration of more than 50 diverse organizations across the state, whose senior leaders are working together on coordinating action to achieve healthier bodies, minds and communities for ALL—while reducing the future…
Kennedy Health Decreases Sepsis BackgroundKennedy Health is an integrated health delivery system with hospital-centered campuses in Cherry Hill, Stratford and Washington Township, N.J. With more than 4,000 employees and nearly 1,000 medical staff members, Kennedy health offers inpatient and…
Broadens view of care delivery from hospital-based practice to the entire bundle episode (30-days post-discharge). This case study is part of the Illinois Hospital Association's annual quality awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals in…
Hospital readmissions are costly for both patients and facilities. At the time of discharge, patients are often confused about how to care for themselves at home. Education at the time of discharge is most likely to be forgotten due to increased anxiety and stress. Avoidable readmissions also cause…
In May 2011, the hospital was experiencing an increase in mislabeled specimens among the ED and other inpatient nursing units. The lab department started to keep track of these mislabeled specimens and senior leadership was informed. After discussion, education was formed on mislabeling of…