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Practicing Anthropology In An Academic Community Hospital: Lessons From The Field, Lynn Deitrick, Terry Capuano, Debbie Salas-Lopez Sep 2014

Practicing Anthropology In An Academic Community Hospital: Lessons From The Field, Lynn Deitrick, Terry Capuano, Debbie Salas-Lopez

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Physician Clinical Alignment And Integration: A Community Academic Hospital Approach, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Sandra Jarva-Weiss Jd, Brian A. Nestor Do, Mba, Thomas V. Whalen Md Sep 2014

Physician Clinical Alignment And Integration: A Community Academic Hospital Approach, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Sandra Jarva-Weiss Jd, Brian A. Nestor Do, Mba, Thomas V. Whalen Md

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH, FACP

An overwhelming need for change in the U.S. healthcare delivery system, coupled with the need to improve clinical and financial outcomes, has prompted hospitals to direct renewed efforts toward achieving high quality and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, with the dawn of accountable care organizations and increasing focus on patient expectations, hospitals have begun to seek physician partners through clinical alignment. Contrary to the unsuccessful alignment strategies of the 1990s, today's efforts are more mutually beneficial, driven by the need to achieve better care coordination, increased access to infrastructure, improved quality, and lower costs. In this article, we describe a large, academic, tertiary …


Alignment Of Lean Management Process To Quality And Safety In A Academic Community Hospital: Psychiatry For The Twenty First Century., Ronald Swinfard, Michael Kaufmann, Ralph Primelo, Laurence Karper, Muhamad Rifai, Edward Norris, Debbie Salas-Lopez, David Burmeister, Gail Stern, David Dylewski, D Ezrow, Rosanne Teders, Courtney Vose Sep 2014

Alignment Of Lean Management Process To Quality And Safety In A Academic Community Hospital: Psychiatry For The Twenty First Century., Ronald Swinfard, Michael Kaufmann, Ralph Primelo, Laurence Karper, Muhamad Rifai, Edward Norris, Debbie Salas-Lopez, David Burmeister, Gail Stern, David Dylewski, D Ezrow, Rosanne Teders, Courtney Vose

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


The Neighborhood Cancer Center, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Keith J. Weinhold Mha, Elliot J. Sussman Md, Mba Sep 2014

The Neighborhood Cancer Center, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Keith J. Weinhold Mha, Elliot J. Sussman Md, Mba

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Alignment Of Lean Management Process To Quality And Safety In A Academic Community Hospital: Psychiatry For The Twenty First Century., Ronald Swinfard, Michael Kaufmann, Ralph Primelo, Laurence Karper, Muhamad Rifai, Edward Norris, Debbie Salas-Lopez, David Burmeister, Gail Stern, David Dylewski, D Ezrow, Rosanne Teders, Courtney Vose Nov 2013

Alignment Of Lean Management Process To Quality And Safety In A Academic Community Hospital: Psychiatry For The Twenty First Century., Ronald Swinfard, Michael Kaufmann, Ralph Primelo, Laurence Karper, Muhamad Rifai, Edward Norris, Debbie Salas-Lopez, David Burmeister, Gail Stern, David Dylewski, D Ezrow, Rosanne Teders, Courtney Vose

Edward R Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of A Mental Health-Related Diagnosis On Readmission Rates For Heart Failure, Ronald S. Freudenberger Md, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Lou Lukas Md, Donna F. Petruccelli Crnp, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Victoria Sabella Bsn Oct 2013

The Impact Of A Mental Health-Related Diagnosis On Readmission Rates For Heart Failure, Ronald S. Freudenberger Md, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Lou Lukas Md, Donna F. Petruccelli Crnp, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Victoria Sabella Bsn

Ronald S Freudenberger MD

No abstract provided.


Hospital System-Based Changes Enhance Throughput And Meet Increased Demand Without Adding New Facilities, Terry Capuano, Susan Lawrence, Michael Pistoria, Kim Jordan Jul 2013

Hospital System-Based Changes Enhance Throughput And Meet Increased Demand Without Adding New Facilities, Terry Capuano, Susan Lawrence, Michael Pistoria, Kim Jordan

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Lehigh Valley Hospital: Engaging Patients And Families, Robin Anthony, Marlene Ritter, Ruth Davis, Kim Hitchings, Terry Capuano, Zubina Mawji Jul 2013

Lehigh Valley Hospital: Engaging Patients And Families, Robin Anthony, Marlene Ritter, Ruth Davis, Kim Hitchings, Terry Capuano, Zubina Mawji

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Practicing Anthropology In An Academic Community Hospital: Lessons From The Field, Lynn Deitrick, Terry Capuano, Debbie Salas-Lopez Jul 2013

Practicing Anthropology In An Academic Community Hospital: Lessons From The Field, Lynn Deitrick, Terry Capuano, Debbie Salas-Lopez

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Examining Cancer-Related Pain And Quality Of Life In Lehigh Valley Home Care Patients, Linda G. Alley Phd, Rn, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Michelle D. Flores Bsn, Rn, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Jen Wike Mph, Mba, Vickie Cunningham Bsn, Rn, Jeffrey Etchason Md Jan 2012

Examining Cancer-Related Pain And Quality Of Life In Lehigh Valley Home Care Patients, Linda G. Alley Phd, Rn, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Michelle D. Flores Bsn, Rn, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Jen Wike Mph, Mba, Vickie Cunningham Bsn, Rn, Jeffrey Etchason Md

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Presenting As Diuretic-Refractory Cardiorenal Syndrome, Brigid Hallinan Do Jan 2012

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Presenting As Diuretic-Refractory Cardiorenal Syndrome, Brigid Hallinan Do

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


Using Lean Principals To Improve Patient Flow, Keith Weinhold Mha, Fache, Eliot L. Friedman Md, Darlene Matthias Rn, Ms, Ocn, Mary R. Greenberg, Amy E. Levan Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Jill Korn Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn, Mandy Melocheck Rn, Msn, Ocn, Cindy J. Fenton Rn, Ocn, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop, Jeanne Kenna Rn, Ocn, Jennifer Mesker Pharmad, Kyle Sabatino Rn, Msn, Aocn, Lori Turnbach, Maura Price Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Pamela Tobias Ms, Rhia, Patricia Shearburn Rn, Msn, Aocn, Ramona E. Chase Crnp, Stephanie Thomas, Pamela Repetz, Barbara Versage Rn, Mba, Cphq Jan 2011

Using Lean Principals To Improve Patient Flow, Keith Weinhold Mha, Fache, Eliot L. Friedman Md, Darlene Matthias Rn, Ms, Ocn, Mary R. Greenberg, Amy E. Levan Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Jill Korn Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn, Mandy Melocheck Rn, Msn, Ocn, Cindy J. Fenton Rn, Ocn, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop, Jeanne Kenna Rn, Ocn, Jennifer Mesker Pharmad, Kyle Sabatino Rn, Msn, Aocn, Lori Turnbach, Maura Price Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Pamela Tobias Ms, Rhia, Patricia Shearburn Rn, Msn, Aocn, Ramona E. Chase Crnp, Stephanie Thomas, Pamela Repetz, Barbara Versage Rn, Mba, Cphq

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


Dashboards Drive Direction, Susan L. Lawrence Ms, Cmac, Krista J. Casey Mba Jan 2011

Dashboards Drive Direction, Susan L. Lawrence Ms, Cmac, Krista J. Casey Mba

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


The Neighborhood Cancer Center, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Keith J. Weinhold Mha, Elliot J. Sussman Md, Mba Jan 2010

The Neighborhood Cancer Center, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Keith J. Weinhold Mha, Elliot J. Sussman Md, Mba

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


Parent Decision-Making About Teen Driving, Diana Heckman, Lynn M. Deitrick Rn, Phd, Michael Adams, Anthony Nerino Ma, Robin Rivera Jan 2010

Parent Decision-Making About Teen Driving, Diana Heckman, Lynn M. Deitrick Rn, Phd, Michael Adams, Anthony Nerino Ma, Robin Rivera

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of A Mental Health-Related Diagnosis On Readmission Rates For Heart Failure, Ronald S. Freudenberger Md, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Lou A. Lukas Md, Donna F. Petruccelli Crnp, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Victoria Sabella Bsn Jan 2010

The Impact Of A Mental Health-Related Diagnosis On Readmission Rates For Heart Failure, Ronald S. Freudenberger Md, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Lou A. Lukas Md, Donna F. Petruccelli Crnp, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Victoria Sabella Bsn

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Impact Of A Multifaceted Quality Improvement Initiative To Implement Jcaho Core Measures For Ami And Chf, Michael A. Rossi Md, Zubina M. Mawji Md, Mph, Patricia Parker Rn, Joshua B. Skibba Md, Katrina A. Fritz Bsn, Tamara Masiado Ma, Thomas E. Wasser Phd May 2005

Impact Of A Multifaceted Quality Improvement Initiative To Implement Jcaho Core Measures For Ami And Chf, Michael A. Rossi Md, Zubina M. Mawji Md, Mph, Patricia Parker Rn, Joshua B. Skibba Md, Katrina A. Fritz Bsn, Tamara Masiado Ma, Thomas E. Wasser Phd

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.


Effectiveness Of A Progress Note On Quality Care Indicators In A Get With The Guidelines Hospital, Michael A. Rossi Md, Zubina M. Mawji Md, Mph, Patricia Parker Rn, Joshua B. Skibba Md, Katrina A. Fritz Bsn, Tamara Masiado Ma, Thomas E. Wasser Phd May 2005

Effectiveness Of A Progress Note On Quality Care Indicators In A Get With The Guidelines Hospital, Michael A. Rossi Md, Zubina M. Mawji Md, Mph, Patricia Parker Rn, Joshua B. Skibba Md, Katrina A. Fritz Bsn, Tamara Masiado Ma, Thomas E. Wasser Phd

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.