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As the share of the total population of Americans who are 65 or older continues to grow, adoption of age-friendly care at health systems and hospitals has become an imperative. In a recent article from HealthLeaders, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is discussed as one of the many health organizations to adopt IHI's Age-Friendly Systems approach. "Using the 4Ms of age-friendly care developed by IHI is improving outcomes for older adult patients," says Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MHCM, senior vice president and CMO at Burke. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eXJc7aXK

Burnout in nursing home staff has been a hot-button topic for years, but despite the spotlight, providers still need better tactics to diagnose and systematically address the issue in their buildings. Patricia McGaffigan, vice president and senior advisor for safety at IHI, is featured in a recent article from McKnight's Long-Term Care News that dives into a three-part plan for addressing the negative impacts of burnout, compassion fatigue and moral injury in nursing homes. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g4vwvQYx

Join a dynamic, collaborative learning community for health system executives and their teams – innovators characterized by generosity, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering on the full promise of the Triple Aim. Learn more about the IHI Leadership Alliance and what the 2024-2025 program year will bring. Download the prospectus today: https://lnkd.in/dgxn9J5D

"By giving people the tools and methods to think differently, use their expert knowledge, and use improvement science, staff can achieve great things," says Susan Hannah, a senior director on the IHI Europe team. In a recent interview, she shared several tips for using quality improvement (QI) to empower improvement teams: Be clear on what you want to achieve. Rethink data and measurement. Remember to use balancing measures. Do not overthink early data collection. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/e9Z4tdw4

Significant variations in medical treatments, even within the same state, challenge the belief that medical care is primarily based on science. On the latest episode of Turn on the Lights podcast, Don and Kedar are joined by Dr. Rita Redberg, a Professor of Medicine at UCSF Health, for an examination of the belief that medical care is based primarily on science by discussing significant variations in treatment practices and advocating for evidence-based medicine. Dr. Redberg addresses issues like unnecessary procedures motivated by fear of litigation or financial incentives and strongly calls for removing conflicts of interest from scientific trials and enhancing NIH funding to promote independent research. Tune in and learn about the importance of evidence-based practices in health care and the steps needed to ensure safer, more effective patient care: https://lnkd.in/dF5dxJ77 Turn on the Lights Podcast is also available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Eliminate self-interest. Be proactive. Build the business case for health equity. These are some of the pieces of advice shared by IHI Senior Fellow Ronald Wyatt, MD, MHA in a recent interview. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ehPDN2kP Are you interested in joining IHI's Leadership for Health Equity Professional Development Program? Based on IHI’s Framework for Health Equity Leadership, this virtual course will cover the competencies, approaches, and conditions for effective health equity leadership success. Learn more about the Leadership for Health Equity program and download the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/ehvg9fh9

Congratulations to IHI board member Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAFP on being named to Fierce Healthcare's 2024 Most Influential Minority Executives! As Executive Vice President of Nemours Children's Health, Dr. Walker oversees one of the nation’s largest multi-state pediatric health systems, which includes two freestanding children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices. "There is no health equity without workforce diversity," Walker adds. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eaKjsyF6

Ultimately, improvement is not possible without measurement. Measurement “is the cornerstone of quality improvement,” said Michael A. Posencheg, MD, Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs, Division of Neonatology and Medical Director of Clinical Effectiveness at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “It answers the second question in the Model for Improvement, which is, how will you know the change is an improvement?” he noted. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eznbeJyk Are you interested in joining IHI's Improvement Coach Professional Development Program? With a unique focus on how to do improvement work with or via others, this program specifically explores the human side of change and the experiences many face when doing improvement work in the workplace. Learn more about the Improvement Coach program and download the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dsSqP4uf

Just two weeks left to apply! Join the IHI Fellowship Program tailored for professionals in quality and safety roles, poised to elevate their strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities. Discover how you can become part of the upcoming cohort of IHI Fellows: https://lnkd.in/eF2h2NnN Application deadline: August 1, 2024

Quality control (QC) is the misunderstood essential for improvement. When effectively used, quality control methods can help internally monitor performance, assess progress, and help systems to direct improvement resources to where they are needed most. Many industries successfully use QC methods, but in health care, QC is often unfortunately misunderstood as synonymous with quality assurance (QA). Read more in this blog: https://lnkd.in/ePEUrrTJ Are you interested in joining IHI's Leading Quality Improvement Program (LQI)? The program uses innovative teaching methods to enhance engagement and deepen understanding of quality improvement to improve organizational efficiency. Learn more about the LQI program and download the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eCTrGXn8