10 Powerful Ideas for Improving Patient Care, Book 4

Maureen A. Bisognano, HFACHE James B. Conway, LFACHE Dan Schummers

ISBN: 9781567932874

Softbound, 72pp, 2007

Order Code: 2101I

Executive Essentials Book

By Topic:

Safety/ Quality
Quality Improvement
Patient Experience

Book Description

This is the fourth book in a series designed to share innovations in patient care. It includes improvement approaches selected by two senior leaders at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. These proven strategies are reliable, innovative, and ready for implementation.

Ideas explored in this book include:

Harnessing and leveraging the power of middle managers

Assigning personal guides to help patients and their families navigate the treatment process

Using simulations to provide technical skills training to staff and promote behavioral and cultural change

Engaging board leaders in patient safety and quality initiatives