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Have you caught up on ECHO 125 yet? In our latest issue there's a fascinating article on the use of echo in assessing arterio-venous malformations written by the team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Members can read it here: https://ow.ly/PbEG50R2XSb

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Before you're hospitalized with anything serious (and what hospital stay isn't serious?), knowing how your hospital stacks up against others in the area is a good move. We've got you covered with our interactive map of major Washington, DC, metropolitan hospitals. Click on the hospital's location on the map, and you'll instantly see some key numbers for that hospital and how they compare with others. https://bit.ly/3mPCDIG

🩺 Hospital Safety in Miami: Key Findings from the Spring 2024 Leapfrog Report Our latest post dives into the essential findings of the spring 2024 Leapfrog report on hospital safety across the U.S. From improvements in patient experience to areas needing significant safety upgrades, we highlight the critical insights you need to know. Swipe through our carousel to learn more about: • Patient experience improvements • Reduction in preventable infections • Top-performing hospitals in Florida • Areas where South Florida hospitals need to step up Stay informed and aware of hospital safety in our community. https://lnkd.in/e_YiGq3t

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🚀 Virtual Wards Conference – Don’t Miss It! 🚀 Join us on 9th July at the Virtual Wards Conference and speak with our colleague James Wolfenden. We'll also be presenting 'Overview of Oldham’s Hospital & Care @ Home and 2hr UCR,' showcasing how virtual wards were implemented in Oldham and the significant impact on healthcare delivery. Key points include: 🔹 The integration of virtual wards into hospital care 🔹 Success stories and patient outcomes 🔹 Insights on future implementations https://lnkd.in/eq6GUh8R

Are you looking to learn how to organizationally launch and grow true virtual wards? Now after over 1000 patients, it is clear Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Dr. Iain Goodhart , Gemma Czech and Dr. Andrew Bailey are leading by example both in the model and the implementation engagement, achieving improved outcomes, costs and saving lives. Check out this great info video to further help with the understanding of virtual wards to advance this essential care improving service. https://lnkd.in/erVh7vuv

This course is a huge resource for prehospital providers. Two years ago despite lengthy discussion that I spent much time in with some folks at AAP the board that overseas the Neonatal Resuscitation Program did not feel paramedics could effectively instruct this course. They did identify that paramedics such as myself in specialty roles were to be taken into consideration for future NRP Instructor Eligibility (a step in the right direction!). Will AAP’s PEPP program in theory offers basic Neo Resus curriculum, it is often not the core focus of the class. PEPP classes are also regionally offered/required whereas NRP is an near universal standard. Most EMS agencies only require AHA PALS, but that does not address neonatal resusciation during a field delivery setting. Paramedics often rely on paramedics for instruction all across the nation, and while NRP often remains inaccessible to prehospital provider programs like this really help bridge the gap between the hospital and field. Kudos Dusty, Sarah, and Alix! Way to bridge the gap!

In one or more areas of care, 37 Kaiser Permanente hospitals are “high performing.” High performers are among the top 10% to 20% of all hospitals rated. While many health systems across the United States operate under financial strain(s), Kaiser Permanente continues to prove that by fully integrating health systems and services with the financing of healthcare together with common vision and goals, provides the best possible outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.

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