American Hospital Association’s Post

Wishing our incredible Alertive community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As we reflect on this year, we're thrilled to share some of the key highlights and successes our community has achieved together. Growing Strong: Our community has expanded to over 32,000 users, and we're grateful for all of you! Real Impact: Through insightful conversations with many of you, we've witnessed some impressive outcomes that genuinely make a difference in healthcare: 🔵 Improving Safety: A 77% reduction in safety-related Datix incidents compared to the outdated Bleep system. 🔵 Faster Response Times: Response times saw a 78% reduction, from an average of 10 minutes to 2.2 minutes. 🔵 Effective Communication: A 99% positive response rate to alerts was reported, contrasting to the 14.5% unresponded bleeps from previous studies. 🔵 Operational Efficiency: An 800% reduction in critically disruptive downtime, eliminating incidents that once caused up to 5 hours of disruption per quarter. 🔵 Efficient Delivery: The critical delivery efficiency at high traffic times reached 91.6%, outperforming the traditional bleep system. These successes are a testament to our community's collaborative spirit and dedication. Wishing you all a lovely holiday season, here's to a fantastic 2024 filled with even more achievements and milestones!

💁♀️ In our new video, Assistant Commissioner Lisa Peterson PSM is answering your most common questions on the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.     👀 Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gD6cw5rh

What is the role of the Commission in developing the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards❓   ▶ Watch our first episode of the Up to Standard video series to find out:  https://lnkd.in/grY4kap4 👇

Our rides are more than just a means of transportation; they are a lifeline to better health and brighter futures. For many families, transportation barriers often hinder access to crucial medical appointments. At The Davies Project, we bridge this gap, ensuring that children receive timely and essential care, ultimately improving their health outcomes. Learn more about our mission here: https://buff.ly/3jH3uug

The secret to better health? Baby steps! Arianna Huffington and I talk about how microsteps--like avoiding sleep-disrupting late-night meals--leads to forming new habits & better health. Ants and bats can also teach us a thing or two about healthy habits. https://lnkd.in/gQfmRnTP More in my new book, THE BOOK OF ANIMAL SECRETS: https://lnkd.in/gDi_gkN5

Happy Father's Day! As health professionals, it’s important to let fathers and caregivers know they need and deserve support. Involved fathers and caregivers help improve outcomes for their children and families. Join the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) in celebrating Father's Day and Men's Health Month, and browse a helpful collection of resources for supporting and engaging fathers. https://bit.ly/3Rvec4u

Valuable short video on questions related to the new Strengthened Aged Care Standards noting that the timing of the release of the new standards will be in line with the timing of the New Aged Care Act 💡

Another AutumnCare blog post is now live! ✍️ This week we've delved into the topic of emergency preparedness for aged care services, particularly, the ways in which a good clinical management system can assist your team if they do find themselves in an emergency situation. Read more at https://hubs.ly/Q02G8nS80

💪 Hey, gentlemen! In honor of Men's Health Month, have you ever thought that staying healthy means more than just taking care of your body—it means taking care of your legacy too! Discover the surprising connection between men's health and effective estate planning in our newest blog post. Find out how to ensure your family's future is secure. 👪 ✨Read the article today! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gD2KHe_e

It's important to remember that early detection and intervention are key to preventing vision loss in children. Low vision rehabilitation can be helpful for children who have difficulty with tasks such as reading, writing, and playing sports. The sooner a child starts vision therapy, the more likely they are to see improvement. #ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth #HelpKidsThrive #SeeTheWorld