Our Quality Improvement Activities
As part of our Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) contract with Medicare, Qualis Health collaborates with Idaho and Washington healthcare organizations to make measurable improvements in processes and outcomes.
Our team provides personalized assistance via the four Medicare-sponsored initiatives outlined below. For more general assistance regarding starting or maintaining your own quality improvement initiatives, please see our set of self-directed training resources.
Using EMRs to Effectively Manage Preventive Care
This initiative focuses on helping primary care practices make the best use of their electronic medical record (EMR) systems. We are currently recruiting qualified participants. Learn more about this project and the related training series.
Care Transitions Project of Whatcom County, WA
In this special study targeting the Whatcom County community, Qualis Health is partnering with several local healthcare organizations to improve the safety of transferring patients across care settings, and to reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions. Learn how you can join this project.
Drug Safety: Special Projects & Technical Assistance
Qualis Health will collaborate with any Medicare provider interested in improvement projects related to drug safety. To request our assistance, please e-mail Kelly Westfall or phone her at 206-280-9704.
Measuring and Improving Patient Safety in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Recruitment for this project is complete. The initiative focuses on improving clinical quality, reducing adverse events, and improving patient safety in six specific clinical areas. Learn more about this project.
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Making a Difference in Healthcare |
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Through our work as one of Medicare’s QIOs, we have made a positive impact on healthcare. Examples include: Compared to 2005, hospitals who participated in Qualis Health's surgical infection prevention project now demonstrate a 37% improvement in starting, and an 82% improvement in discontinuing, antibiotics at the appropriate times. Learn more about the results of our recent work in Idaho. Compared to 2004, about 13% fewer of Washington's long-term nursing home residents who were identified as being at high risk for pressure ulcers now suffer from this condition. Learn more about the results of our recent work in Washington. |
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Apply for Idaho's Quality Award |
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If your organization has made an innovative, measurable improvement in healthcare, get the recognition you deserve! Qualis Heath is preparing for our annual award cycle and Patient Safety conference in Idaho. Learn more. |
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