Sycom GM RSS feed generatorThu, 21 Oct 2010 10:03:12 GMThttp://www.naph.orgCopyright 2009en-usSun, 31 Oct 2010 13:47:42 GMT1http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/LSU-Health-Care-Disease-Management-Innovation.aspxDisease Management "Spiral" Improves Patient OutcomesThu, 12 Aug 2010 16:05:41 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Memorial-Healthcare-Patient-Safety-Innovation.aspxAt MHS, caregivers worked with patients and their families to improve medication safety.Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:55:48 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care.aspxThu, 27 May 2010 13:49:53 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/Broward-Health.aspx<i>Separated in Life - United in Death</i>Fri, 28 May 2010 13:25:59 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/SF-General-Hospital.aspx<i>Comfort Care Suites</i>Thu, 27 May 2010 13:55:13 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/NYC-HHC.aspx<i>A Variety of Palliative Care Programs</i>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:06:55 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/Olive-View--UCLA-Medical-Center.aspx<i>An Interdisciplinary Palliative Consultation Team</i>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:54:03 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/UCSD-Health-System.aspx<i>The Howell Service</i>Fri, 28 May 2010 13:27:34 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/Wishard-Health-Services.aspx<i>Palliative Medicine Fellowships</i>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:58:43 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/VCU.aspx<i>Thomas Palliative Care Unit</i>Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:08 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/University-of-Colorado.aspx<i>The Colorado Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program</i>Thu, 27 May 2010 11:01:53 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Palliative-Care/Overview.aspxFri, 18 Jun 2010 16:18:30 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations.aspxNAPH members are deploying and enhancing innovative programs in line with the National Patient Safety Foundation's Patient Safety Awareness Week.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:04:39 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/Memorial-Healthcare-Patient-Safety-Innovation.aspxAt MHS, caregivers worked with patients and their families to improve medication safety.Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:55:48 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/Patient-Safety-Initiatives-Overview.aspxNAPH members recently embarked on specific initiatives to boost patient care. Read about some of these innovations below.Mon, 24 May 2010 11:06:33 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/NYCHHC-Patient-Safety-Program.aspxNew York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYCHHC) is the first NYC hospital system to implement safety checklists.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:34:59 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/Parkland-Patient-Safety-Program.aspxParkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, Texas, is promoting a team-building program called "Good Catch" to encourage safety improvements.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:35:26 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/OSUMC-NICU-MRSA-Prevention-Program.aspxOhio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) implemented an intense program to reduce infection in the NICU called "Not on My Watch." Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:10 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/NuHealth-Patient-Safety-Program.aspxNassau University Medical Center (NUMC) of East Meadow, NY, is taking steps to reduce serious infection. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:37:20 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Patient-Safety-Innovations/Hurley-Speak-Up-for-Safety.aspxHurley Medical Center in Flint, Mich., launched a campaign that encourages speaking up to ensure safety. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:37:55 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:08:57 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput/NUMC.aspxThu, 25 Mar 2010 15:00:15 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput/Memorial-Hospital-Pembroke.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:30:46 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput/Lee-Memorial-Health-System.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:48:52 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput/Cambridge-Health-Alliance.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:46:35 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput/Bellevue-Hospital-Center.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:42:51 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/ED-Throughput/ED-Throughput-Overview.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:38:34 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact.aspxTue, 19 Jan 2010 11:43:10 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact/Overview.aspxTue, 19 Jan 2010 16:57:45 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact/NYCHHC.aspxHHC's overall annual spending exceeds $5.4 billionTue, 02 Feb 2010 15:14:29 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact/Truman.aspxTruman Medical Centers is a $420 million enterpriseTue, 02 Feb 2010 14:40:33 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact/Parkland.aspxParkland generates $2.8 billion a year in overall spendingTue, 02 Feb 2010 14:32:53 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact/OSU.aspxThe economic impact of OSU Medical Center is around $1.75 billionTue, 02 Feb 2010 15:05:28 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Economic-Impact/LSU.aspxLSU-HCSD generates $1.4 billion a year for LouisianaTue, 02 Feb 2010 14:30:36 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Application.aspxNAPH welcomes <a href="http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Learn/Innovations/Application.aspx">submissions</a> from its members. Tell us about your awards, new developments, and innovative programs showing demonstrated results. Selected stories are featured on naph.org and used in NAPH advocacy efforts. Your stories help us communicate the "good news" of safety net hospitals. Member stories are featured monthly on naph.org. View the editorial calendar below for topics and deadlines.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:53:05 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/2009-Editorial-Schedule.aspx___________________________________<BR> <TABLE> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=400><FONT color=#6086ab><STRONG>Publication Dates</STRONG></FONT></TD> <TD width=400><FONT color=#6086ab><STRONG>Monthly Themes</STRONG></FONT></TD> <TD width=400><FONT color=#6086ab><STRONG>Deadline for Submission</STRONG></FONT></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=400>TBD</TD> <TD width=400>Childhood Obesity</TD> <TD width=400>TBD</TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> <br/> Contact: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></br> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:16:10 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Overview.aspxThu, 12 Aug 2010 10:04:04 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT.aspxTue, 19 Jan 2010 11:39:55 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/NYCHHC-Kings-County.aspxTargeting Zero in the ICU Using HITThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:55:54 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Denver-Health_1.aspxElectronic Dashboards for Quality, Safety, and Operations: Enchancing Feedback and TransparencyThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:56:41 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Wishard_1.aspxWishard-Regenstrief Partnership for Healthcare QualityThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:57:08 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/NAPH-Meeting-with-HHS.aspxNAPH meets with top officials about health reform and member innovations in Health IT.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:06:51 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Wishard.aspxNew technology improves patient care prior to transport.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:27:33 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/UCSD.aspxReduced costs and improved patient care are key outcomes of this HIT innovation.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:12:03 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/NYCHHC.aspxWith more than 50,000 patients registered, NYCHHC's e-registry helps clinicians monitor diabetic patients.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:12:49 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Boston-Medical-Center.aspxBoston Medical Center joins community health centers to setup an information exchange; clinicians report faster treatment and better patient care. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:36:42 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Denver-Health.aspxDenver Health's Electronic Document Management system delivers patient records using a cutting edge web interface.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:27:16 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Most-Wired-Hospitals.aspxSafety Net Hospitals rank among the nation's best in a recent survey of "Most Wired."Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:18:23 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/HIT-Briefs.aspxSnapshots: Members use new technology to improve health care.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:22:09 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/HIT-Incentive-Brief.aspxHealth information technology (HIT) improves patient care and curbs costs. The Ameri¬can Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides $17.2 billion in HIT incentive payments for hospi-tals and physicians to invest in HIT. This report explains the details of payment distribution.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:21:29 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/Overview.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:35:04 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/HIT/HIT-Incentive-Letter.aspxIn a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NAPH and four other national hospital associations outlined concerns with the department's expected definitions of a "hospital" and "hospital-based physician," which will play important roles in determining eligibility for more than $17 billion in health IT funds supporting the meaningful use of electronic health records.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:26:00 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:51:29 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Harris-County.aspxHelping Homeless Improve Oral HealthThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Truman.aspxProject WISDOM: Wellness Integrated Services Directed to Older Mature Adults<p> Cultural Competency Self-Assessment<p> Improving Interpretation Services for Spanish-speaking OB/GYN PatientsThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:15:11 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Cambridge-Health.aspxSpeaking Together: National Language Services NetworkTue, 14 Jul 2009 14:33:49 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/NYCHHC.aspxImproving Access to Care for Hispanic and Black Adolescents in the South Bronx: A Low-Cost Service ModelThu, 04 Jun 2009 11:26:51 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Carolinas-HealthCare.aspxCommunity Based Clinics: Meeting the Needs of Underserved Populations in their NeighborhoodsThu, 04 Jun 2009 11:23:41 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Contra-Costa.aspxStrategic Plan to Reduce Health Care DisparitiesThu, 04 Jun 2009 11:20:50 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/UMass-Memorial.aspxYouth Jobs Program<p> Building a Healthy Community in Bell HillThu, 04 Jun 2009 11:19:01 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Hennepin-County.aspxInnovative Literacy ProgramsThu, 04 Jun 2009 11:13:49 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Grady-Health.aspxHablamos JuntosThu, 04 Jun 2009 11:12:06 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Disparities-/Overview.aspxWed, 03 Jun 2009 10:47:17 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:52:06 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/LAC-USC.aspxCamino de Salud Network Provider Practice RedesignThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:57:55 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/SFGH.aspxHealth San FranciscoThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:11:41 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/Broward-Health.aspxMedical Home for Foster Care ChildrenTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:25:49 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/Wishard.aspxGRACE (Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders): A New Model of Primary Care for Low-Income SeniorsWed, 03 Jun 2009 16:36:51 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/Santa-Clara.aspxPuentes Clinic - Valley Homeless Healthcare ProgramWed, 03 Jun 2009 16:59:46 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/Contra-Costa.aspxGood Health ProgramWed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:09 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Care-Coordination/Overview.aspxWed, 10 Jun 2009 16:11:53 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:52:55 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-/Stroger-Hospital.aspxWeAsk SBIRT Program - Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral & Treatment for Substance UseThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:28:44 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-/Lee-Memorial.aspxCommunity Health Visioning 2017Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:52:11 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-/Hurley.aspxVIP: Violence/Trauma Intervention ProgramThu, 04 Jun 2009 09:50:26 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-/Harris-County.aspxIntegration of Community Psychiatry into Primary Care CentersThu, 04 Jun 2009 09:46:24 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-/San-Francisco.aspxThe Wraparound ProjectThu, 04 Jun 2009 09:46:39 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Mental-Health-/Overivew.aspxSat, 13 Jun 2009 09:00:56 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Outpatient-Care.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:54:10 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Outpatient-Care/NYCHHC.aspxHIV Testing Expansion InitiativeWed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:45 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Outpatient-Care/Riverside.aspxOne Stop Preoperative CenterWed, 03 Jun 2009 17:01:10 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Outpatient-Care/Nashville.aspxMammograms In MayWed, 03 Jun 2009 17:01:38 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Outpatient-Care/Overview.aspxWed, 03 Jun 2009 11:11:44 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:55:15 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care/Carolinas.aspxCommunity Care of North CarolinaTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:47:39 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care/Memorial-Healthcare.aspxHITS ProgramTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:45:04 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care/LACUSC.aspxCamino de Salud NetworkTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:43:46 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care/San-Mateo.aspxDeveloping Holistic Models for Primary CareTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:38:47 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care/Broward-Health.aspxMedical Home for Foster Care ChildrenTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:25:49 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Primary-Care/Overview.aspxTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:36:11 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:14:50 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/BMC_1.aspxThe Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: A Public Health FrameworkThu, 21 Oct 2010 10:03:12 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/SFGH.aspxReducing Specialty Appointment Wait Times Using eReferralThu, 07 Oct 2010 14:28:35 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/SFGH-Community-Health.aspxHealth San Francisco Chronic Care Redesign ProjectsThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:55:13 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/LSU-Health-Care-Disease-Management-Innovation.aspxDisease Management "Spiral" Improves Patient OutcomesThu, 12 Aug 2010 16:05:41 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/Denver-Health.aspxClinical Triggers - Rapid Response SystemThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:30:40 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/UC-San-Diego.aspxA Comprehensive Resuscitation Training Plan to Decrease Preventable Arrest-Related Deaths in the Inpatient SettingThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:17:17 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/Kings-County.aspxNo Room for Error: Improving Patient Safety with Electronic Medication ReconciliationThu, 04 Jun 2009 10:35:39 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/BMC.aspxSSIs: Surgical Site Infections Improvement ProjectThu, 04 Jun 2009 10:33:36 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/Harris-County.aspxInnovation Network Yields Improvement in Patient CareThu, 04 Jun 2009 10:27:23 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/Contra-Costa.aspxSystem RedesignThu, 04 Jun 2009 10:16:12 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/LACUSC.aspxPCCS: Palliative Care Consult ServicesThu, 04 Jun 2009 10:14:44 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/San-Francisco.aspxACE: Acute Care for EldersThu, 04 Jun 2009 09:58:27 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/Los-Angeles-County.aspxICPs: Inpatient Clinical PathwaysThu, 04 Jun 2009 09:55:48 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Quality/Overview.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 10:34:35 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Chronic-Disease-Mgmt.aspxFri, 16 Oct 2009 11:54:21 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Chronic-Disease-Mgmt/Asthma.aspxFri, 26 Mar 2010 16:01:45 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Chronic-Disease-Mgmt/Diabetes.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:58:09 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Chronic-Disease-Mgmt/Obesity.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:58:54 GMThttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Explore/Innovations/Chronic-Disease-Mgmt/Overview.aspxWed, 03 Jun 2009 10:45:50 GMT