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Excerpts of the Monthly Briefing are archived here.
2017
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
2016
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
2015
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
2014
October 2014
We’re ready to take the next step in improving care transitions—and we’ll help you get there, too
(There was no Monthly Briefing for November 2014)
December 2014
The latest Community Performance Reports are now available
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