MHA

Qualtrics Partners With Oculi Data to Deliver Nursing Excellence Benchmarking

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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PROVO, Utah and SEATTLE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced a new partnership with Oculi Data, LLC to offer national benchmarking and reporting of metrics that are impacted by nursing care, nurse-sensitive metrics. With patient and nurse satisfaction data from Qualtrics, and clinical data from Oculi Data, healthcare organizations will be able to compare key nursing-related metrics, build a culture of nursing excellence, and support their Magnet Journey®.

Key Points: 
  • PROVO, Utah and SEATTLE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced a new partnership with Oculi Data, LLC to offer national benchmarking and reporting of metrics that are impacted by nursing care, nurse-sensitive metrics.
  • With patient and nurse satisfaction data from Qualtrics, and clinical data from Oculi Data, healthcare organizations will be able to compare key nursing-related metrics, build a culture of nursing excellence, and support their Magnet Journey®.
  • "This innovative partnership with Oculi Data is important because it allows us to round out our Magnet solutions - we already offer patient experience and nurse satisfaction, and now we have the last piece of the triad with nurse sensitive indicator benchmarking data for organizations seeking nursing excellence."
  • Both Qualtrics and Oculi Data are built on next-generation technology that continuously adapts with the healthcare industry's needs and trends.

Fuzion by DrFirst Brings Radical Efficiency to Clinical Workflows and Safeguards Patients from Preventable Errors

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Hospital, Reconciliation (United States Congress), Emergency department, Prescription, Baptist Health, Pharmacy, AI, MD, Risk, MHA, Heart, Electronic health record, Medicine, Edison Awards, Fuzion, Baptists, Patient, EHR, Gold, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As hospitals and health systems face increasingly intense financial and staffing challenges, health tech pioneer DrFirst announced an enterprise-wide software platform that uses clinical-grade AI to streamline clinical workflows such as medication reconciliation and other elements of medication management.

Key Points: 
  • Fuzion by DrFirst brings together a broad set of capabilities that transforms medication-related processes, relieving staff burden and boosting patient safety and outcomes.
  • "As part of our migration from legacy EHRs to Epic, DrFirst solutions converted more than 9 million sigs [medication instructions] without clinician intervention.
  • Baptist Health also integrated other elements of Fuzion that drive medication adherence, including real-time benefit check and patient engagement tools.
  • In April 2023, the clinical-grade AI that powers Fuzion by DrFirst won Gold in the "Efficiency Through AI" category of the prestigious Edison Awards.

New Framework Helps Public Health Leaders Navigate Suicide, Mental Health

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), and Mental Health America (MHA) today released a framework for public health leaders with effective strategies to improve mental health and prevent suicide for all people, in every community in the settings where they live, learn, work, and play.

Key Points: 
  • Addressing mental health concerns and suicide prevention through a public health approach can prevent other negative outcomes , including chronic diseases, substance use, violence, and adverse childhood experiences.
  • CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, emphasized the importance of recognizing that mental health is health and that public health be a contributor in mental health promotion and suicide prevention at a Kennedy Forum event on Oct. 3.
  • ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.
  • Mental Health America is the nation's leading community-driven nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being, resilience, recovery, and closing the mental health equity gap.

IWK Foundation announces $1-million donation from Bell Let's Talk to support emergency mental health care within redeveloped IWK Emergency Department

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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"Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.
  • The IWK Emergency Department continues to experience record-breaking patient visits, including those requiring mental health care.
  • "Research in stigma and trauma informed care shows that experience in the Emergency Department impacts how patients and families feel about seeking future mental health care.
  • Today's announcement builds on our shared commitment to improving the provision of emergency mental health care and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness," said Jennifer Gillivan, President & CEO, IWK Foundation.

Sage Growth Partners Releases New Patient Safety Report Providing Cross-Sector Insights from Hospitals, Health Systems, Non-Profit Organizations and Technology Companies

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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BALTIMORE, October 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a nationally recognized healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, has released a new cross-sector safety report that provides perspectives on hospital patient safety challenges, improvement opportunities and how healthcare organizations can best advance positive changes.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, October 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a nationally recognized healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, has released a new cross-sector safety report that provides perspectives on hospital patient safety challenges, improvement opportunities and how healthcare organizations can best advance positive changes.
  • The new report, Leading Through Change: Because Patients Deserve More , offers insights from industry leaders within hospitals, health systems, non-profit organizations, and technology companies.
  • Key insights and dialogue points of the report, include:
    What is the biggest patient safety gain that has occurred in the past decade?
  • While these conversations have revealed that most hospitals are prioritizing patient safety improvements, safety errors and adverse events continue to plague even the best organizations.

Inspira Health Unveils Inspira Medical Center Mannington

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Inspira Health announced that the integration Salem Medical Center, an affiliate of Inspira Health, into the health system is complete, as of October 1.

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  • Inspira Health announced that the integration Salem Medical Center, an affiliate of Inspira Health, into the health system is complete, as of October 1.
  • “The finalization of this integration marks a significant milestone for our entire health system and community as Inspira Medical Center Mannington officially becomes part of the Inspira Health family,” said Amy Mansue, President and Chief Executive Officer at Inspira Health.
  • With this transition, our medical staff and health care practitioners are equipped to enhance the quality, safety and patient experience to all those we serve.”
    “With Inspira Medical Center Mannington, we stand on the threshold of an exciting new era of health care in the region,” said Warren E. Moore, FACHE, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Inspira Health.
  • “Together, we will redefine the standard of excellence in health care delivery for our neighbors today and for generations to come.”
    For more information about Inspira Medical Center Mannington, please visit https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/ .

Fresenius Kabi Selected for Second Consecutive Year to Exhibit the Ivenix Infusion System at Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Fresenius Kabi has been selected to exhibit its Ivenix Infusion System at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange.

Key Points: 
  • Fresenius Kabi has been selected to exhibit its Ivenix Infusion System at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange.
  • The Ivenix Infusion System from Fresenius Kabi is designed to overcome deficiencies in legacy infusion pumps.
  • “We are excited to return to the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange to demonstrate how the Ivenix Infusion System can help provide ease of use with infusion delivery.”
    “The Exchange is an exciting part of the Vizient Innovative Technology Program, which results in Innovative Technology contract awards for the qualified products.
  • Since 2003, Vizient has reviewed over 1,600 product submissions as part of its Innovative Technology Program.

Mobile Specialty Vehicles Announces Corporate Sponsorship of The Mobile Healthcare Association

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Specialty Vehicles (MSV) proudly announces its prestigious sponsorship of The Mobile Healthcare Association (MHA) , reinforcing their unwavering commitment to revolutionize healthcare delivery through cutting-edge mobile specialty vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • , Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Specialty Vehicles (MSV) proudly announces its prestigious sponsorship of The Mobile Healthcare Association (MHA) , reinforcing their unwavering commitment to revolutionize healthcare delivery through cutting-edge mobile specialty vehicles.
  • As a leader in the field of mobile healthcare solutions, Mobile Specialty Vehicles stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence.
  • Chris Nichols, of Mobile Specialty Vehicles, said, "We are honored to be a corporate sponsor of The Mobile Healthcare Association.
  • In addition to their sponsorship, Mobile Specialty Vehicles will actively participate in various initiatives organized by The Mobile Healthcare Association.

Axsome Therapeutics Joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Others Advocating for the Importance of Mental Health on Mental Illness Awareness Week

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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In support of MIAW, Axsome is sponsoring NAMI’s “Inspiring Hope Through Research” event in Washington D.C. on Oct. 11.

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  • In support of MIAW, Axsome is sponsoring NAMI’s “Inspiring Hope Through Research” event in Washington D.C. on Oct. 11.
  • This year’s awardee, Sabine Wilhelm, Ph.D., has been advancing the use of technology, such as smartphone-based treatments, to help people with mental health problems.
  • DBSA is a leading national peer-focused mental health organization, whose mission is to provide hope, help, support, and education for individuals who live with mood disorders.
  • NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Experience Rick partners with UVS Games to Elevate the My Hero Academia CCG Experience with #RumbleRama!

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Universe, UVS, My Hero Academia, UGN, Environment, MHA, Entertainment

To bring even more excitement to the MHA CCG community, Experience Rick is collaborating with UVS Games, the creators of the My Hero Academia CCG.

Key Points: 
  • To bring even more excitement to the MHA CCG community, Experience Rick is collaborating with UVS Games, the creators of the My Hero Academia CCG.
  • Together, they're introducing thrilling opportunities for players to engage in epic battles, forge new friendships, and flourish in the vibrant world of My Hero Academia.
  • Whether you're a battle-hardened MHA CCG veteran or just starting a heroic journey, #RumbleRama promises something extraordinary for everyone.
  • ExperienceRick and UVS Games are creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where players of all skill levels can come together to enjoy the game.