Foundation releases 2016-2017 Annual Report

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation released its 2016-2017 Annual Report today. The 20-page document details the activities of each department over the past 12 months to include research papers, awards and final numbers on the Hospital Engagement Network (HEN).

The DFWHC Foundation’s participation in the HEN concluded at the end of 2017, with 24 hospitals participating, 887 “patient harms” avoided and $5 million in hospital savings.

“The Annual Report is a great way to communicate to our partners the success of the crucial projects they are engaged in,” said Kristin Jenkins, president of the DFWHC Foundation. “We have more than 130 hospital volunteers donating their valuable time on research projects and committees. In many ways, the Annual Report is a way to honor their dedication throughout the year. This is our way of thanking them for their work in improving patient safety and healthcare quality.”

Themed “Innovation,” the report details each DFWHC Foundation department to include Research, Workforce, Patient Safety/Quality, Data and the Texas Quality Initiative.

Hard copies will be distributed to membership next week.

You can find an electronic copy here.