Verduidelijking van Providence Hospital over beschikbare diensten

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 kondigt het herstel aan van het DC-hoofdstuk van de American Organization of Nurse Executives op 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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DCHA kent subsidie toe voor het starten van medicatieondersteunde behandeling voor opioïdengebruiksstoornissen in districtsziekenhuizen

De District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) heeft een subsidie gekregen voor het opzetten en implementeren van een Inductieprogramma voor de afdeling Spoedeisende Hulp (ED) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in het MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Howard University Hospital en United Medial Center om toegang te identificeren en te verlenen onmiddellijke behandeling van middelengebruik voor personen met een stoornis in het gebruik van opioïden (OUD). In 2017 kende DC 279 sterfgevallen als gevolg van een overdosis opioïden.

Dit introductieprogramma zorgt ervoor dat mensen met OUD tijdens hun bezoek aan de eerste hulp de mogelijkheid hebben om de beslissing te nemen om in behandeling te gaan. Na de eerste behandeling die in het ziekenhuis is ontvangen, worden patiënten snel door middel van een warme overdracht verbonden met de zorgverlener(s) in de gemeenschap voor een langdurige behandeling. Het programma zal alle SEH-medewerkers van het ziekenhuis trainen in de screening, korte interventie, verwijzing naar behandeling (SBIRT)-benadering en patiënten verbinden met peer-herstelcoaches terwijl ze nog in het ziekenhuis zijn om ondersteuning te bieden bij het begin van hun behandelings- en hersteltraject. Collegiale herstelcoaches zullen ook follow-up geven aan patiënten nadat ze de SEH hebben verlaten om te controleren of ze met succes zijn verbonden met herstelondersteunende diensten.

“DCHA en onze leden zijn er trots op deel uit te maken van de oplossing om individuen te helpen de behandeling te krijgen die ze nodig hebben op het juiste moment en op de juiste plaats. Bewijs heeft aangetoond dat het starten van vroege interventies, zoals MAT om OUD te behandelen, op het eerste punt van zorg meer levens redt. We zijn verheugd om samen te werken met onze aangesloten ziekenhuizen en de regering van DC om dit belangrijkste programma te lanceren als een cruciale stap in de strijd tegen deze verschrikkelijke epidemie”, aldus Jacqueline D. Bowens, President en CEO van DCHA.

DCHA zal samenwerken met de Mosaic Group, die meer dan zes jaar ervaring heeft met het werken met ziekenhuizen aan deze aanpak, en het McClendon Center, dat expertise heeft in het werven en screenen van sollicitanten voor peer-herstelcoachingsposities, om het ED MAT Inductieprogramma met succes te implementeren . Ziekenhuizen bevinden zich momenteel in de planningsfase, inclusief het opstellen van tijdlijnen en het betrekken van belangrijke belanghebbenden. Vanaf deze maand zullen ziekenhuizen klinische processen en personeelsbehoeften evalueren en aanpassen om zich voor te bereiden op een veilige MAT-implementatie.

"We zijn toegewijd aan het verbeteren van de gezondheid van onze gemeenschap en het keren van het tij van de ontluikende opioïde-epidemie in het district", zegt Jeffrey Dubin, MD, medisch directeur van MedStar Washington Hospital Center. "Met de DCHA-subsidie zullen deze peer-herstelcoaches, gevestigd op onze afdeling spoedeisende hulp, een belangrijke rol spelen bij het verbinden van patiënten met ernstige opioïdenproblemen met behandeling en herstel."

Het ED MAT Inductieprogramma zal worden opgezet door middel van $668K financiering van de State Targeted Response Grant van de Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Het zal worden ondersteund door $700k aan financiering van SAMHSA's State Opioid Response-subsidie aan het DC Department of Behavioral Health.

"Samenwerken met DCHA aan deze inspanning versterkt ons vermogen om bewoners met OUD te bereiken om hen nog een kans te geven om in contact te komen met behandeling", zegt Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, interim-directeur van de DC Department of Behavioral Health. "Dit is een ander voorbeeld van onze toewijding om meerdere maatregelen te nemen om het tij van de opioïde-epidemie te keren en de levens van Washingtonians te redden."

Consumentengids en video om de transparantie van ziekenhuisprijzen te begrijpen

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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Gespecialiseerde ziekenhuizen streven naar betere zorg, betere ervaringen en betere resultaten

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

DCHA-leden hebben de Kwaliteit samenwerkend (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.

Lees het volledige verhaal

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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

Infographic: Say This, Not That When Discussing Opioid or Substance Use Disorders

Words are powerful. They can contribute to stigma and create barriers to accessing effective treatment. Use first-person language and focus on the person, not the disorder.  Here’s a helpful tool to use when discussing opioid or other substance use disorders.

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