Three out of five of our focus utilization metrics saw a decline in volumes going from August to September 2024 compared to 2020 pre-COVID baselines. Ambulatory surgery volumes presented the biggest decrease going from 1% over the baseline in August to -6% below baseline in September. Acute care admissions also went down from -14% to […]
This success story is about one patient’s journey to independence. A patient was admitted to BridgePoint’s Capitol Hill Continuing Care Hospital Long Term Acute Care facility after a prolonged hospitalization at MedStar Washington Hospital Center where her course of treatment entailed thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair and lumbar drain placement. Secondary to her treatment, she […]
Associate members help support DCHA’s programming and services, while providing access to valuable resources and services to our member hospitals. Thank you to our new associate members, and our current members for your support of the hospital and health care community. DCHA encourages all member hospitals to reach out to associate members because doing business […]
Highlights All except one of the focus utilization metrics saw an increase in volumes going from July to August 2024 compared to 2020 pre-COVID baselines. Psychiatric admissions present the biggest jump in numbers going from -29% below the baseline in July, to -23% in August. Comparatively, ambulatory surgeries changed going from 1% to 3% over […]
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) announced its 2024 Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Awards on November 8 at a special tribute event honoring Vincent C. Gray for his years of service and numerous contributions to the District and its residents. DCHA believes that to achieve health equity we must understand the challenges, aspirations, […]
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) awarded its 2024 Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Awards at its Health Care & Innovation Summit on October 30 at the AAMC Learning Center in D.C. The award winners were chosen by a panel of independent judges from the health care industry. “Thank you to everyone […]
Jacqueline D. Bowens, President and CEO of the DCHA has been recognized as one of Washington Business Journal’s 2024 Women Who Mean Business, an annual honor awarded to influential women executives who drive success within their industries and communities. The award celebrates leaders who demonstrate a commitment to excellence, innovation, and dedication in their work. […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Children’s National Hospital Annual Report This annual report highlights the DEI Program’s progress and leadership’s unwavering commitment in spite of anti-DEI headwinds at the national level. It captures the many ways that Children’s National is reaching beyond the walls to share the lessons learned with other children’s hospitals and health […]
Come work for an outstanding association and team at the District of Columbia Hospital Association as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Liaison to the Board of Directors. The District of Columbia Hospital Association has, for almost 45 years, worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District […]
Come work for an outstanding association and team at the District of Columbia Hospital Association as Senior Program Manager, Emergency Management. The District of Columbia Hospital Association has, for almost 45 years, worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District of Columbia by promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen […]
