DCHA celebra e saluta i programmi di qualità negli ospedali e nell'assistenza sanitaria di Washington

2018 marks 40 years of the District of Columbia Hospital Association’s (DCHA) collaboration with members on important issues facing D.C. hospitals and the community. This past year, D.C. hospitals adopted a resolution of commitment to foster a culture of quality and patient safety that drives positive health outcomes for patients, staff and the community. DCHA is proud to be involved in facilitating collaborative actions and convening community stakeholders to drive improvement across the District of Columbia and the region.

We celebrate the work of our members and the broader D.C. health care community in improving patient safety and health care quality through innovative practices that disrupt the status quo. The works and successes presented in the Quality Showcase publication represent the dedication of D.C. health care leaders to continuously strive toward better care, better experiences, and better outcomes for those we serve.

Il Quality Showcase publication features 17 best practices from D.C. hospitals and the health care community.

Chiarimenti dal Providence Hospital sui servizi disponibili

This is to clarify a previous communication regarding Providence Hospital operations. Providence’s Emergency Care Center remains open, fully staffed, and available to serve the District of Columbia community, with the same range of services that we have always provided to support our emergency care patients, including an inpatient unit, lab, diagnostic imaging, respiratory care, discharge planning, and other ancillary services and support.

Following helpful discussions with elected officials, the Department of Health, the DC Hospital Association, and members of the community, Providence will continue to operate the emergency care center through April 30, 2019, as previously described.

Further, Providence will continue to maintain primary care services both on campus and at the Perry Clinic, outpatient behavioral health services, the Center for Infectious Disease, Carroll Manor, and services at the Police & Fire Clinic and Catholic University of America Student Health.

For patients seeking to get in touch with their physician, Providence has established a dedicated call center—202-854-7000—to direct patients in that regard. Call center hours will be 7:30 am – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DCHA annuncia il ripristino del capitolo DC dell'Organizzazione americana dei dirigenti infermieristici al Launch Party

The DCHA Chief Nursing Officer Committee hosted a launch party on Jan. 24 at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington to celebrate the reinstatement of the D.C. Chapter of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (ONE|DC). More than 60 nurse leaders attended the launch of ONE|DC for a night of celebration and professional networking.

 

The vision of ONE|DC is to shape the future of nursing and health care for the District of Columbia through innovative leadership, evidence-based practice and education. ONE|DC will consist of nurse leaders and nurses aspiring to be leaders from all care settings. This includes, but not limited to, nurse executives, administrators, nurse managers, nurse educators, nurse quality managers, nursing staff leaders and researchers from across the District of Columbia. With the endorsement of DCHA, at the local level ONE|DC will serve as a self-governing community that will provide a platform for nurse leaders from both the clinical and academic setting to be able to network, share best-practices, and leverage collaboration efforts around safety, quality and the advancement of nursing practice within and around the District.

 

A kick-off meeting has been tentatively scheduled for February 22.  Stand by for announcements and watch for updates at dcha.org/ONEDC. For more information, contact Brendan Sinatro @ bsinatro@dcha.org.​

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Il DCHA ha assegnato una sovvenzione per avviare il trattamento assistito da farmaci per il disturbo da uso di oppioidi negli ospedali distrettuali

La District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) ha ricevuto una sovvenzione per istituire e attuare un programma di introduzione al trattamento assistito da farmaci (MAT) del dipartimento di emergenza presso il MedStar Washington Hospital Center, l'Howard University Hospital e lo United Medial Center per identificare e fornire l'accesso al trattamento immediato dell'uso di sostanze per le persone con disturbo da uso di oppioidi (OUD). Nel 2017, DC ha subito 279 decessi correlati a overdose di oppioidi.

Questo programma di inserimento assicurerà che le persone con OUD abbiano l'opportunità di prendere la decisione di accettare il trattamento durante la loro visita al pronto soccorso. Dopo il trattamento iniziale ricevuto in ospedale, i pazienti saranno rapidamente collegati attraverso un caloroso passaggio di consegne ai fornitori della comunità per un trattamento prolungato. Il programma formerà tutto il personale ospedaliero di pronto soccorso sull'approccio di screening, intervento breve, rinvio al trattamento (SBIRT) e collegherà i pazienti agli allenatori di recupero tra pari mentre sono ancora in ospedale per fornire supporto mentre iniziano il loro percorso di trattamento e recupero. Gli allenatori di recupero tra pari seguiranno anche i pazienti dopo che hanno lasciato il pronto soccorso per verificare se sono stati collegati con successo ai servizi di supporto per il recupero.

“DCHA e i nostri membri sono orgogliosi di far parte della soluzione per aiutare le persone a ricevere le cure di cui hanno bisogno al momento giusto e nel posto giusto. L'evidenza ha dimostrato che l'avvio di interventi precoci, come il MAT per il trattamento di OUD, al primo punto di cura salva più vite. Siamo entusiasti di lavorare in collaborazione con i nostri ospedali membri e il governo DC per lanciare questo programma più importante come un passo fondamentale nella battaglia contro questa terribile epidemia", ha affermato Jacqueline D. Bowens, Presidente e CEO di DCHA.

DCHA collaborerà con il Mosaic Group, che ha più di sei anni di esperienza di lavoro con gli ospedali su questo approccio, e il McClendon Center, che ha esperienza nel reclutamento e screening dei candidati per posizioni di coaching di recupero tra pari, per implementare con successo il programma ED MAT Induction . Gli ospedali sono attualmente in fase di pianificazione, compresa la definizione delle scadenze e il coinvolgimento delle principali parti interessate. A partire da questo mese, gli ospedali esamineranno e adegueranno i processi clinici e le esigenze della forza lavoro per prepararsi a un'implementazione sicura del MAT.

"Ci impegniamo a migliorare la salute della nostra comunità ea cambiare le sorti della fiorente epidemia di oppioidi nel distretto", ha affermato Jeffrey Dubin, MD, direttore medico del MedStar Washington Hospital Center. "Con il finanziamento della sovvenzione DCHA, questi allenatori di recupero tra pari, con sede nel nostro dipartimento di emergenza, saranno fondamentali per collegare i pazienti con gravi problemi di oppioidi al trattamento e al recupero".

Il programma ED MAT Induction sarà istituito attraverso $668K di finanziamenti dalla sovvenzione statale per la risposta mirata dell'amministrazione per l'abuso di sostanze e i servizi di salute mentale (SAMHSA). Continuerà a essere supportato attraverso $700k di finanziamenti dalla sovvenzione statale per la risposta agli oppioidi di SAMHSA fornita al Dipartimento della salute comportamentale della DC.

"La collaborazione con DCHA in questo sforzo rafforza la nostra capacità di raggiungere i residenti con OUD per dare loro un'altra opportunità di connettersi al trattamento", ha affermato la dott.ssa LaQuandra Nesbitt, direttrice ad interim del Dipartimento di salute comportamentale della DC. "Questo è un altro esempio del nostro impegno a mettere in atto molteplici misure per arginare l'ondata dell'epidemia di oppioidi e salvare la vita dei Washingtoniani".

Guida per i consumatori e video per aiutare a comprendere la trasparenza dei prezzi ospedalieri

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its final payment system rule for 2019. The rule contains a transparency provision, that went into effect Jan. 1, 2019. It requires hospitals to provide medical pricing information to the public.

This document is designed for the consumer and/or patient to help you understand the complex system of hospital billing and patient charges for medical procedures. Our goal is to assist you in finding your out-of-pocket costs and avoid surprise charges.

This document includes common terms and definitions, frequently asked questions and the right questions to asks hospitals, providers and insurance companies to understand medical charges.

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Gli ospedali specializzati mirano a cure migliori, esperienze migliori e risultati migliori

DCHA Quality Showcase-Specialty Hospital Edition

D.C. hospitals adopted a resolution of commitment to foster a culture of quality and patient safety that drives positive health outcomes for patients, staff and the community. We at DCHA are proud to be involved in facilitating collaborative actions and convening community stakeholders to drive improvement across the District of Columbia and the region.

We celebrate the work of our members, in this edition specifically showcasing D.C. specialty hospitals in improving patient safety and health care quality through innovative practices that disrupt the status quo. The works and successes presented in this publication represent the dedication of D.C. health care leaders to continuously strive toward better care, better experiences, and better outcomes for those we serve.

This issue, devoted to D.C. specialty hospitals, features stories from:

  • BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill: Improving Quality of Life…One Goal at a Time!
  • MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital: Collaboration Program Strengthens Patient Medication Literacy at Discharge
  • St. Elizabeths Hospital: Making a Difference with Positive Behavior Support
  • MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital: Tackling the Issue of Pain Management
  • St. Elizabeths Hospital: Creative Arts Therapies: Bridging Consumer and Community
  • Psychiatric Institute of Washington: Partnerships in Care Coordination: Addressing Readmissions and the Opioid Epidemic
  • MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital: Adaptive Yoga: Tool for Recovery in Rehabilitation
  • St. Elizabeths Hospital: Teaching Our Next Generation of Clinicians to Be Culturally Competent
  • Trusted Health Plan: Integrated Care With a Person-Centered Touch: Wellness Within Reach

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Be Part of Celebrating and Supporting Local Heroes that Impact the Health and Wellness of the D.C. Community

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Never Underestimate the Power of a Giving
Individual to Make a Difference in the World

It takes a lot of local heroes to keep a community healthy. DCHA is hosting its first awards luncheon to celebrate and honor D.C. Health Heroes whose inspiring and extraordinary acts make the health and wellness of their community a better place. These special people are the quiet and dedicated yet unsung members of the community who are making a difference to improve the health and well-being in their own neighborhoods and across the City.

Please join us for our annual celebration of hospitals and to honor the spirit of giving at our inaugural Health Heroes Awards Luncheon. Health Heroes are nominated by D.C. Councilmembers to represent their respective wards and constituencies and come from a range of backgrounds, including health care providers, community activists, youth, elder advocates, business leaders, etc. Most importantly, the common denominator for all awardees is their demonstrated passion, commitment and dedication to promoting healthy communities. This event will lift your spirits and renew your faith in the power all of us have to make the world a better place.

Event Details
September 19, 2019
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001

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DCHA Hosted First Meeting of the Mayor’s Commission on Healthcare Systems Transformations

DCHA was happy to host and be part of a thoughtful group of health care advocates serving on the Mayor’s Commission on Healthcare Systems Transformations. The first meeting on June 25 was a productive discussion of member priorities and concerns, along with approval of the bylaws. The Commission will consist of six subcommittees:

  1. Equitable Geographic Distribution of Acute, Urgent and Specialty Care
  2. Access to Critical Care and Urgent Care Services
  3. Emergency Room Overcrowding & General Reliance on Inpatient Hospital Care
  4. Allied Health Care Professionals
  5. Discharge Planning & Transitions to Care
  6. Value-Based Purchasing of Health Care Services

The Commission was established on June 3 to make recommendations to the Mayor on the strategies and investments necessary to transform health care delivery in the District of Columbia. The Commission’s work shall focus on developing recommendations that address the current stresses in the District’s health care system, while specifically targeting the following issues: improving access to primary, acute, and specialty care services, including behavioral health care; addressing health system capacity issues for inpatient, outpatient, pre-hospital and emergency room services; and promoting an equitable geographic distribution of acute care and specialty services in communities east of the Anacostia river.

Meeting minutes from June 25, 2019

DC Hospitals Improve State Rankings for HAI Measures

I membri DCHA hanno creato il Qualità collaborativa (QC) in the last quarter of 2017 to provide an advisory role to support District hospitals in their collective pursuit to become a recognized leader in high quality, safe and innovative patient care. The QC includes a core committee and workgroup structure to identify best practices and facilitate performance improvement activities. The QC is proud to announce that DC hospitals, through the leadership and collaboration of the Infectious Disease/ Infection Prevention (IDIP) Committee, have improved their state rankings significantly in three healthcare-associated infection (HAI) measures.

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DCHA’s Vision for Expanding Access and Ensuring Sustainability of the Health Care System on the City’s East End

The District of Columbia Hospital Association released a position paper outlining its vision for a health care system on the city’s East End. The document outlines our views and highlights the aspects we believe are critical to making health services for residents of Wards 7 & 8 sustainable. We have been very clear that a new acute care facility is not the cure all for the health system on the East End. The solution must encompass a hub model where specialists, primary care doctors, acute and sub-acute services work in concert to ensure that the system is all encompassing.

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Vision for Access and Sustainability

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