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Tube Transport: Evolution and Prospects in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

Pneumatic tube systems have been used for years as an effective way to transport items, including blood bank specimens and products. This presentation will explore this oft underappreciated technology and discuss various aspects of its use in blood bank/transfusion medicine. Join us as we review how pneumatic tubes can impact patient care and how sending things “down the tubes” can change workflows.

Q4 2023 Hospital In-Patient Signal Detection Report

About HQI’s Sentinel Signal Detection System Report

HQI’s sentinel signal detection system automatically detects abnormal changes (i.e., signals) in the incidence of diagnosis categories from hospital encounter records in the Hospital Quality Improvement Platform (HQIP). Every quarter, HQI aggregates these signals across reporting hospitals to provide a statewide perspective.

Unlocking Health Data for Better Care: The Role of QHIOs in CalAIM and Quality Initiatives

Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs) go beyond technical milestones to embody digital equity. They function as essential health data utilities, serving historically marginalized entities including healthcare providers, health plans, Medicaid agencies, and public health departments. Through processing and analyzing extensive health data, QHIOs identify trends, enhance care quality, and support public health initiatives. As we […]

Northern California Regional Roundtable on Hospital Workplace Violence

Date: June 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (Concord I & II)2540 East StreetConcord, CA 94520 Objectives: Discuss workplace violence as it currently affects your hospital. Discuss key challenges in managing workplace violence. Provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer sharing and exchange of ideas and best practices. […]

HQI Quality Analytics System Expands with Enhanced Features to Better Serve Hospitals

As participation in the Hospital Quality Improvement Platform (HQIP) grows, HQI continues to improve the platform’s capabilities. Recent updates include new reports highlighting the top five quality of care measures that have degraded since COVID-19 (also detailed in a recent HQI analysis) and severe maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as updated 2023 data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Latent Tuberculosis Threatens Patient-Centered Care

Despite hospitals’ commitment to patient-centered care, navigating the complexities of health literacy, cultural diversity, and language barriers presents a formidable hurdle, exemplified by the rising incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in California. The increasing prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) poses a unique concern, as individuals with LTBI are often asymptomatic and unaware, making early intervention crucial.