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Grady Receives Highest Maternal Care Verification from The Joint Commission

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Commission's Maternal Levels of Care (MLC) Verification program, offered in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), has named Grady Health System as a Level IV maternal care verified facility.

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  • ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Commission's Maternal Levels of Care (MLC) Verification program, offered in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), has named Grady Health System as a Level IV maternal care verified facility.
  • As a Level IV facility, the highest designation, Grady demonstrated its on-site medical and surgical care for the most complex maternal conditions and critically ill pregnant women and fetuses throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
  • "The Joint Commission commends Grady Health System for being named a Level IV maternal care verified facility and for its efforts to standardize maternal care and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality," says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission.
  • "The Maternal Levels of Care Verification program will help Grady strengthen regionalized care for mothers and babies in its community."

People Think They Know More about Stroke Warning Signs than They Actually Do According to a New MedStar Health Survey

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey conducted by MedStar Health found people could be overly confident about their ability to recognize the serious warning signs of someone having a stroke. The national survey of 1000 people found 64% of respondents said they were "confident" about their knowledge of stroke symptoms, but just 23% could name the signs that make up the widely known acronym BEFAST which outlines sudden changes that can be signs of stroke:

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  • Stroke was the third leading health condition survey respondents said they're concerned about personally after heart disease and cancer.
  • "A crucial step in providing equitable health care is ensuring that we're reaching communities with accessible and culturally tailored messaging.
  • RÁPIDO aims to break down the language barrier to initiating acute stroke care in Spanish speaking communities."
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center all offer Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs) accredited by The Joint Commission .

The Joint Commission Enterprise Announces Four Appointments to Executive Leadership Team

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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“As The Joint Commission continues to embark on its journey of transformation, I am pleased to welcome these four dynamic leaders,” says Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO, The Joint Commission enterprise.

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  • “As The Joint Commission continues to embark on its journey of transformation, I am pleased to welcome these four dynamic leaders,” says Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO, The Joint Commission enterprise.
  • She was previously at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), where she served as the financial and revenue officer.
  • She also held senior roles in finance, operations, business intelligence and analytics at Navigant Consulting, Aon Hewitt, AT&T and CDK Global.
  • Serving as the key liaison between The Joint Commission and the healthcare safety community, she will help design services to further enhance quality and safety.

Concentric Methods Awarded Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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Chantilly, Virginia, United States, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concentric Methods has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

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  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concentric Methods has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
  • “Health Care Staffing Services Certification recognizes health care staffing firms committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission.
  • We commend Concentric Methods for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher-quality, and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
    Harold Mitchell, Federal Contract Group Chief Operations Officer and President of Concentric Methods, commented, “We at Concentric Methods are immensely proud to be re-certified by The Joint Commission.
  • This certification of our Healthcare Staffing Services showcases our expert healthcare staffing and employees.

PANEL EVENT: Transforming Behavioral Health Systems Through Measurement-Based Care

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
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Greenspace Health is excited to announce a new educational webinar featuring esteemed behavioral health experts from the Joint Commission, CareSource and the UK’s national mental health service, NHS Talking Therapies.

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  • Greenspace Health is excited to announce a new educational webinar featuring esteemed behavioral health experts from the Joint Commission, CareSource and the UK’s national mental health service, NHS Talking Therapies.
  • The purpose of the session is to share the impact and value of Measurement Based Care (MBC) for large organizations and health systems, along with strategic guidance to inform any large-scale implementation.
  • The panel of behavioral health innovators will share their insights on MBC, its role in helping organizations meet national accreditation standards, and how to leverage outcome data and insights to succeed within value-based care (VBC) payment models.
  • Registration for ‘Transforming Behavioral Health Systems through Measurement-Based Care’ is now open at greenspacehealth.com .

Fitch Ratings Upgrades Prime Healthcare Foundation Credit Rating

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
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Fitch Ratings has upgraded Prime Healthcare Foundation's (PHF) Issuer Rating and the Revenue Bond Credit rating to BBB+ and Outlook as Stable for its 14 not-for-profit hospitals in six states.

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  • Fitch Ratings has upgraded Prime Healthcare Foundation's (PHF) Issuer Rating and the Revenue Bond Credit rating to BBB+ and Outlook as Stable for its 14 not-for-profit hospitals in six states.
  • The credit rating upgrade by Fitch is the second credit rating upgrade given by the rating agency to PHF in the last three years.
  • "This rating action is a result of a thorough evaluation of Prime Healthcare Foundation's operations, financial position, and local market conditions.
  • Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation comprise 44 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states, serving over 2.6 million patients annually.

Boston IVF Fertility Network Recognized Among Newsweek Magazine's America's Best Fertility Clinics of 2024

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston IVF, a world leader in fertility care, announced today that four of its centers across New England and the Midwest have been recognized on Newsweek's 2024 list of America's Best Fertility Clinics.

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  • Boston IVF's fertility center in Bedford, NH
    "This prestigious acknowledgment stands as a tribute to the devotion of our physicians, nurses, clinical team, embryologists, researchers, and staff, who all tirelessly strive to bring hope and joy to the lives of our patients," said Boston IVF CEO David Stern.
  • As part of the America's Best Fertility Clinics evaluation, each fertility clinic was analyzed and scored on four data points, including a nationwide online survey of fertility clinic employees, quality metrics for assisted reproductive technology, accreditation data from The Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and patient satisfaction data.
  • Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners.
  • Boston IVF offers a full array of innovative reproductive treatments and services, including intrauterine insemination (IUI ), in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic screening , male infertility testing , egg freezing , LGBTQ+ family building , and more.

BrightStar Care® Chosen by Medically Home to Expand its Network of Service Providers Delivering Innovative Hospital-at-Home Model of Care

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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GURNEE, Ill., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BrightStar Care, the nation's leading home care and medical staffing agency with more than 380 corporate-owned and franchise locations has broadened its offerings to include primary in-home clinician and transport services. Building on an existing relationship with hospital at home leader, Medically Home, BrightStar Care has expanded its new services to two new markets in California and New Jersey, following a successful launch in Arizona during the fall of 2023.

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  • BrightStar Care's new service is delivered as part of Medically Home's model for decentralized care, operated with healthcare organizations to provide advanced care at home for patients.
  • Through Medically Home's model, patients and care teams are tethered with physicians and nurses who see the patient and direct their care throughout the hospitalization from the medical command center, monitoring their condition 24/7, and utilizing in-home service providers including BrightStar Care nurses for in-home patient care throughout the hospitalization.
  • "Our partnership with Medically Home signifies a pivotal step for BrightStar Care," said Andy Ray, Chief Executive Officer, BrightStar Care.
  • BrightStar Care has earned Joint Commission accreditation and employs a nurse-led model, making it a natural choice to partner in the delivery of hospital at home care.

Bernhard and Hackensack Meridian Health Forge a Transformative 30-Year Energy Partnership, HMH Hospitals to be Largest Renewable Energy Not-for-Profit Healthcare Provider in the United States

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024
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"This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable healthcare practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health's unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

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  • "This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable healthcare practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health's unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.
  • Bernhard, with more than 100 years of energy and infrastructure project experience, stands as the largest turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solutions provider in North America.
  • Additionally, Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett is Chair of the World Economic Forum's (Forum) Health and Healthcare Governor's Community.
  • This partnership between Bernhard and Hackensack Meridian Health signifies a commitment to sustainable practices, operational efficiency, and the advancement of healthcare infrastructure.

BayCare Names Jimmy Baumgartner as Vice President of BayCare HomeCare and Post-Acute Care

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare announced today that Jimmy Baumgartner has been named vice president of BayCare HomeCare and post-acute care, effective immediately.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare announced today that Jimmy Baumgartner has been named vice president of BayCare HomeCare and post-acute care, effective immediately.
  • He has been serving as the interim vice president of BayCare HomeCare since January 2024.
  • Baumgartner first joined BayCare HomeCare as director of operations in January 2023.
  • "This is an amazing opportunity to lead the best team in home care, and I am so grateful," said Baumgartner.