Events: Web Events

Addressing the Improvement Science Research Priorities

Date: May 23, 2012
Time: 2:00pm EST (1:00pm CST)

The Improvement Science Research Network published national research priorities in June 2010. This web seminar highlights progress made toward these priorities. Such advances are possible through the synergy sparked by the Improvement Science Research Network. Dr. Stevens and ISRN colleagues will describe how improvement knowledge is being discovered through studies conducted by national research groups and will invite you to collaborate.

Coordination in Care

Date: June 27, 2012
Time: 2:00pm EST

Care Coordination, ISRN Research Priority and emerging topic of research, affects every patient that is hospitalized in our nation’s healthcare system. Patients with chronic conditions often need care from numerous healthcare professionals across multiple settings of care. These patients often transition between hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, primary provider offices and home to obtain the care and services they need. Studies show that such transitions jeopardize patient safety and quality of care, stemming from incomplete or inaccurate transitions and uncoordinated care. The challenge is to improve care coordination and transitions to reduce preventable re-admissions and other inefficiencies that contribute to escalating costs.