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January 2018
Award applications due February 2
February 2018
Analysis of WA’s end-of-life cancer care
March 2018
What have you learned from this flu season?
April 2018
How is your Coalition addressing opioids?
May 2018
Get the latest edition of your Community Performance Report
October 2018
Readmit data, calls & news
January 2017
Screening for ADEs
February 2017
Two new reports available now
March 2017
Data to motivate & interventions to implement: It's time to tackle sepsis
April 2017
In-home visits from pharmacist helped reduce readmission rates
May 2017
Opioid use puts older adults at risk, too
June 2017
How does your community coalition incorporate the needs and wisdom of family caregivers?
July 2017
Help protect the health of your community by addressing antimicrobial resistance
August 2017
Get your new Community Performance Report
September 2017
Are you partnering with the pharmacists in your community?
October 2017
Sepsis, antimicrobial stewardship & immunizations: Is there alignment among your programs?
November 2017
Impact of CMS value-based purchasing, community reports, welcome Dr. Vassall
January 2016
Alternate payment models take center stage in improving care transitions
February 2016
Med Wreck, or Med Rec?
March 2016
How many people in your community have advance care directives?
April 2016
During patient transfers:
How often do these key points get communicated??
May 2016
Do you have the right people in the room?
June 2016
Data analysis spurs Coalition into action
July 2016
Specific "assignment" mobilizes workgroup
August 2016
Get tools to integrate behavioral health concerns into care transitions
September 2016
Follow this community's lead in using a structured process to create change
October 2016
What is your community doing about sepsis?
November 2016
Rural community developed a united front regarding medication safety
December 2016
Get your new Community Performance Report; Qualis Health is working with the HIINs
January 2015
A focus on ADEs can help reduce rehospitalizations
February 2015
Help for assessing your current situation and planning future efforts
March 2015
Are paramedics part of your community's care transition coalition?
April 2015
Use these interventions to prevent adverse drug events
May 2015
How do we know which of our patients are at risk for rehospitalization?
June 2015
Care plan options for patients at risk for rehospitalization
July 2015
Engage patients in medication safety
August 2015
Has your community considered the impact of race on readmission risk?
September 2015
Who is most at risk of rehospitalization in your community?
October 2015
Is your community tackling the "Big 6"?
November 2015
Are dementia patients in your community at risk from off-label antipsychotic medication use?
December 2015
Scheduling follow-up visits prior to discharge significantly reduces readmissions
October 2014
We’re ready to take the next step in improving care transitions—and we’ll help you get there, too
December 2014
The latest Community Performance Reports are now available