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Fall Prevention in Acute Care Hospitals

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:25:20 EST

Context Falls cause injury and death for persons of all ages, but risk of falls increases markedly with age. Hospitalization further increases risk, yet no evidence exists to support short-stay hospital-based fall prevention strategies to reduce patient falls. Objective To investigate whether a fall prevention tool kit (FPTK) using health information technology (HIT) decreases patient falls in hospitals. Design, Setting, and Patients Cluster randomized study conducted January 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, comparing patient fall rates in 4 urban US hospitals in units that received usual care (4 units and 5104 patients) or the intervention (4 units and 5160 patients). Intervention The FPTK integrated existing communication and workflow patterns into the HIT application. Based on a valid fall risk assessment scale completed by a nurse, the FPTK software tailored fall prevention interventions to address patients� specific determinants of fall risk. The FPTK produced bed poste

Free Electronic Health Records Training Program Offered at Bristol Community College

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:38:04 EST

Free Electronic Health Records Program Offered at Bristol Community College

CHA'S DENNIS KEEFE TO LEAD MHA BOARD

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:41:37 EST

Dennis D. Keefe, CEO of Cambridge Health Alliance, was named the 70th Chair of the Massachusetts Hospital Association Board of Trustees at MHA's Annual Meeting in Chatham last Thursday.

PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $20 MILLION IN GRANTS AND RATE INCREASES

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:29:58 EST

PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $20 MILLION IN GRANTS AND RATE INCREASES TO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CONTACT: Jennifer Kritz, jennifer.kritz@state.ma.us, 617-573-1612 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2010

Cambridge Health Alliance CEO Dennis D. Keefe to Chair Massachusetts Hospital Association Board; Calls for Discussion on "True Drivers of Medical Inflation"

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:33:42 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010 Contact: Catherine Bromberg,(781) 262-6027 Cambridge Health Alliance CEO Dennis D. Keefe to Chair Massachusetts Hospital Association Board; Calls for Discussion on "True Drivers of Medical Inflation" Hospital Leaders from Cambridge, Lowell and Boston Also Named to Senior Posts

Emerson President, CEO Practices Patient Advocacy

Wed, 19 May 2010 14:35:44 EST

Outlet: Nursing Spectrum - New England Edition

By Heather Cygan Monday May 3, 2010 To effectively advocate for patients and the profession, Christine C. Schuster, RN, MBA, says nurses must go directly to policymakers. Leading by example, Schuster, president and CEO of Emerson Hospital in Concor

MA Hospitals Commit to National Patient Safety Improvement Goals At �Hospitals on the Hill� Day

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 16:37:55 EST

MA Hospitals Commit to National Patient Safety Improvement Goals At �Hospitals on the Hill� Day

CHA Trustee Richard de Filippi is New AHA Board Chair

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:33:42 EST

CHA Trustee Richard de Filippi is New AHA Board Chair

PUBLIC FOCUS ON PATIENT SAFETY

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:00:14 EST

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued two hospital-specific reports on April 14 that track healthcare acquired infections (HAI) and serious reportable events (SRE).

Christine C. Schuster, RN, MBA, Recognized as Grassroots Champion

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:04:25 EST

Christine C. Schuster, RN, MBA, Recognized as Grassroots Champion

MHA and MONE Launch Updated Patient Safety and Quality Website

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:49:55 EST

PatientsFirst is now PatientCareLink! Just like its predecessor, PatientCareLink is dedicated to voluntarily providing patients, families and caregivers with the most transparent information available on care provided at Mass. hospitals.

Hospitals aim to fight hunger

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:54 EST

Outlet: Worcester Telegram & Gazette WORCESTER � Hospitals are in business to help people get healthy. Part of their mission is to help people stay healthy. Can hospitals also help end hunger? Federal, state and local leaders gathered at UMass Memorial Medical Center � Universi

"Hunger in the Community: Ways Hospitals Can Help"

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:59:48 EST

Hospital Handbook "Hunger in the Community: Ways Hospitals Can Help"

TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER CEO ELLEN ZANE

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:22:20 EST

TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER CEO ELLEN ZANE TO CHAIR MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Harrington to Integrate Southbridge, Webster campuses

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:40:14 EST

This joint press release from Hubbard and Harrington hospitals details their agreement to combine operations and create a new entity "Harrington HealthCare at the Hubbard campus" in place of the existing Hubbard Hospital.