News and Announcements

September 9, 2021

AHS Podcast Episode 35: The Journey from Vaccine Hesitancy to Acceptance as a Practicing Physician

According to an article in Forbes, the unvaccinated include nearly 1 in 3 workers at the nation’s 50 largest hospitals. Reasons cited include uncertainty over safety, preference for physiological immunity, distrust of government and health organizations, and autonomy/personal freedom. Monthly survey data gathered through Facebook suggests that vaccine hesitancy ranges from 9% among pharmacists to […]

September 2, 2021

Hospital Quality Improvement Newsletter – September 2021

In This Issue:  Educational Events Expert Insights & Resources Public Health Emergency Information & Resources Best Practices Hospital Heroes

September 1, 2021

Alliant Quality Cares & Shares Newsletter – September 2021

In This Issue: Latest News from CMS COVID-19 Essentials Leadership Lesson: Advice from Those on the Frontlines Best Practice Corner Learning & Action Network Events & Partner Events Behavioral Health Resources Patient Safety Resources Chronic Disease Self-Management Resources Care Transitions & Community Coalitions Nursing Home/ LTC Quality Resources Beneficiary & Family Advisory Council Resources

August 31, 2021

Leadership Lesson – September 2021: How To Heal From Trauma and Reconnect With Joy

This month’s leadership lesson is from Carolyn Kazdan, Aim Lead, Community Coalitions and Nursing Homes. How To Heal From Trauma and Reconnect With Joy Hockey great Wayne Gretzky is often quoted as saying, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” As healthcare leaders, we are skating towards […]

August 5, 2021

Hospital Quality Improvement Newsletter – August 2021

In This Issue:  Latest News from CMS Educational Events Expert Insights & Resources Public Health Emergency Information & Resources Best Practices Hospital Heroes

August 5, 2021

Alliant Quality Cares & Shares Newsletter – August 2021

In This Issue: Latest News from CMS COVID-19 Essentials Leadership Lesson: Advice from Those on the Frontlines Best Practice Corner Learning & Action Network Events & Partner Events Behavioral Health Resources Patient Safety Resources Chronic Disease Self-Management Resources Care Transitions & Community Coalitions Nursing Home/ Post-Acute Care Beneficiary & Family Advisory Council Resources

July 29, 2021

AHS Podcast Episode 33: Throwback Thursday – The Importance of Managing Physical Health and Mental Well-Being

People are impacted by both their physical and mental health; depression and anxiety can increase the risk of developing heart disease; heart disease can increase the risk of developing depression and anxiety, and each may lead to a worse outcome for the other.  A survey conducted by Indeed.com revealed that nearly 70% of workers believe […]

July 8, 2021

Hospital Quality Improvement Newsletter – July 2021

In This Issue:  Latest News from CMS Educational Events Expert Insights & Resources Public Health Emergency Information & Resources Best Practices Hospital Heroes

July 8, 2021

Alliant Quality Cares & Shares Newsletter – July 2021

A monthly newsletter highlighting events and resources for Nursing Homes & Community Coalitions In This Issue: Latest News from CMS COVID-19 Essentials Leadership Lesson: Advice from Those on the Frontlines Best Practice Corner Learning & Action Network Events & Partner Events Behavioral Health Resources Patient Safety Resources Chronic Disease Self-Management Resources Care Transitions & Community […]