The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation and Jvion will be hosting the webinar “Do You Have Questions About ICD-10?”, Aug. 28 at 2:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn what hospitals are doing during the ICD-10 delay and efforts to help in the transition. Register for this free webinar by clicking on the […]
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DFWHC Foundation taps Agency Creative for infection awareness campaign
The Dallas-‐Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC) has selected Agency Creative to launch an integrated infection awareness campaign in the Metroplex area. DFWHC Foundation is a Las Colinas-based healthcare association that partners with North Texas hospitals in a collaborative alliance to advocate with state and local governments and to inform the community on important health […]
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Symposium set for July 30
Please save the date of July 30 when the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation) hosts the educational event “Educating the Next CLAS: Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Today’s Healthcare Environment.” This special day-long event will take place in UT Arlington’s Rio Grande Room from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a […]
Foundation releases 2013-2014 Annual Review
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation) distributed its 2013-2014 Annual Review to business associates and members last week. The report details activities within the departments over the past year. The theme to this year’s document is “The Path to Health.” “At the DFWHC Foundation, we believe to path to enlightenment is inspired by […]
One week until TQI Meeting on July 25
The Texas Quality Initiative (TQI) will be holding its annual meeting July 25 at the Omni Park West Hotel. This complimentary breakfast event starts at 8:00 a.m., with the presentation from 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The TQI will be discussing the results of the STS data upload from participating hospitals. Dr. Douglas E. Wood, Professor and […]
Physician Data Analytics – Population Health in the “Oldest Old”
Last month, I commented on physician analytics related to tracking medications, finding discontinued medications and monitoring of chronic conditions. This month I would like to talk about data analytics related to the “oldest old” – or people over the age of 90. Background and Findings Senior citizens over the age of 90 are called our […]
Protecting Patient Health Information
The general public sometimes seems puzzled why medical information is so sensitive and valuable to criminals. “Who cares about my hernia?” Most of us probably don’t share the same attitude towards our privacy, but there is more to this than saying, “That’s none of your business!” Medical information includes important identification, financial and medical information […]
Physician Data Analytics — Some Clinical Examples
Last month, I commented on physician analytics related to primary care’s changing role and work-life balance. This month I will provide examples of how collection of basic clinical data elements and use of a data analytics system, can be a very powerful approach to better and more efficient patient care. Tracking Medications One […]
Physician Data Analytics and Challenges in 2014 – Part 5: Balancing Your Life
Last month, I commented on physician analytics related to better staff training and impact of the “internet armed” self-diagnosis patient. This month I will discuss how your role as a primary care physician may change and where you can actually use data analytics to get balance back into your life. Primary Care’s Changing Role According […]
DFW HEN part of national improvement in patient safety
A new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) study reflects a 9 percent decrease in patient harm nationally in 2011 and 2012, and an 8 percent decrease in 30-day readmissions. The DFW Hospital Engagement Network (DFW HEN), operating under the umbrella of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation), was awarded $2.1 million […]