Evidence that a Regional Surgical Collaborative Can Transform Care: Surgical Site Infection Prevention Practices for Colectomy in Michigan.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.10.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSI) after colectomy are associated with increased morbidity and health care use. Since 2012, the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) has promoted a "bundle" of care processes associated with lower SSI… read more here.
Keywords: use; ssi; collaborative; surgical site ... See more keywords
Enhancing Collaborative Learning for Quality Improvement: Evidence from the Improving Clinical Flow Project, a Breakthrough Series Collaborative with Project ECHO.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.04.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND This project engaged teams from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in a quality improvement (QI) collaborative to improve clinical flow (increase quality and efficiency of operations), using a novel combination of Breakthrough Series Collaborative… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; project; quality improvement; collaborative ... See more keywords
A Breakthrough Improvement Collaborative Significantly Reduces Hospital Stay After Elective Colectomy for Cancer Across a Healthcare System
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005646
Abstract: Objective: This multicenter study aimed to assess (1) the effect of an improvement collaborative on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol adherence after elective colectomy and (2) the association between adherence and patient outcomes. Background:… read more here.
Keywords: elective colectomy; collaborative; adherence; improvement collaborative ... See more keywords