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Kentucky Hospital Association Partners with I-PASS to Launch Statewide Program to Reduce Medical Errors, Improve Patient Safety

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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I-PASS , the gold standard for reducing preventable medical errors through improved clinical handoffs, today announced an industry leading partnership with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) through the organization’s I-PASS Kentucky Hospital Association Transitions and Communication in Hospitals (KHATCH) Program.

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  • I-PASS , the gold standard for reducing preventable medical errors through improved clinical handoffs, today announced an industry leading partnership with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) through the organization’s I-PASS Kentucky Hospital Association Transitions and Communication in Hospitals (KHATCH) Program.
  • I-PASS’s handoff bundle is proven to reduce clinician miscommunication, improve outcomes, and decrease adverse events and associated malpractice claims.
  • “We applaud the Kentucky Hospital Association’s leadership in advancing the health care industry by demonstrating commitment to improving patient safety,” said Marshall Burkhart, I-PASS’s Vice President of Client Engagement.
  • “Kentucky Hospital Association is taking an active role in solving these challenges, rather than just raising awareness that the problems exist.

Nurses, Advocates to Testify in Favor of Legislation To Prevent Workplace Violence Against Health Care Workers at Oct. 4th State House Hearing

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawmakers will hold a hearing at the State House on Wednesday, Oct. 4 on legislation that would require hospitals to design and implement policies and procedures to prevent what has been characterized as an epidemic of violence against frontline nurses and other direct care staff in Massachusetts healthcare facilities.

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  • The bill also requires the creation of an in-house crisis response team to support victims of workplace violence.
  • More than 80% of emergency department nurses have been the victim of workplace violence, according to the Emergency Nurses Association.
  • 76% of nurses in direct care at a teaching hospital said workplace violence and abuse is a serious problem.
  • 79% of nurses in direct care at a community hospital said workplace violence and abuse is a serious problem.

End Drug Shortages Alliance Releases Report for Drugs Impacted by Pharmaceutical Plant Closure

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA) today released a report assessing the impact to the U.S. market caused by the recent closure of a drug manufacturer.

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  • The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA) today released a report assessing the impact to the U.S. market caused by the recent closure of a drug manufacturer.
  • “Transparency regarding drug shortages is important to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted,” said Mittal Sutaria, senior vice president, Vizient pharmacy contract and program services and EDSA board member.
  • Clinicians and providers, to exercise a stewardship mindset and review purchasing and formulary status to determine conservation and mitigation strategies.
  • “Advance knowledge of supply disruptions is part of the transparency that the End Drug Shortages Alliance has advocated for since forming.

HAP President and CEO Andy Carter to Retire

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Harrisburg, PA, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andy Carter, president and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) since 2012, today announced his plan to retire by June 30 of next year.

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  • Harrisburg, PA, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andy Carter, president and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) since 2012, today announced his plan to retire by June 30 of next year.
  • His more than 10-year run at HAP caps a 40-year career in government, business, and advocacy.
  • I am grateful to the HAP Board of Directors and our member hospitals and health systems for their support and confidence in my leadership role this past decade, Carter said.
  • Carter will remain with HAP until a successor is appointed and will assist with the transition.

End Drug Shortages Alliance Releases Market Assessment for Drugs Impacted by Manufacturing Plant Closure

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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The End Drug Shortages Alliance today announced it has released a market analysis of products affected by a recent Teva pharmaceutical manufacturing plant closure in Irvine, Calif.

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  • The End Drug Shortages Alliance today announced it has released a market analysis of products affected by a recent Teva pharmaceutical manufacturing plant closure in Irvine, Calif.
  • Information shared in this report highlights the level of transparency that is required across the supply chain to successfully navigate drug shortages.
  • All Alliance workstreams are aligned to the organizations objectives, including:
    Transparency and redundancy, including an early alert system for drug shortages.
  • To learn more about the End Drug Shortages Alliance, email [email protected] .

End Drug Shortages Alliance Announces Board of Directors, Mission, Vision Statements in First All-Member Meeting

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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"The Alliance has generated a lot of excitement from across the industry for resolving the persistent issue of drug shortages," said Tichy.

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  • "The Alliance has generated a lot of excitement from across the industry for resolving the persistent issue of drug shortages," said Tichy.
  • The End Drug Shortages Alliance was launched in November to address the ongoing crisis and more than 70 organizations have joined to date.
  • Collectively we will end drug shortages through focus on transparency, communication, quality, redundancy and production of additional supply to achieve measurable and sustainable results.
  • The outpouring of support for the End Drug Shortages Alliance throughout the industry has been tremendous, said Mittal Sutaria, Vizient senior vice president, pharmacy contract and program solutions and End Drug Shortages Alliance board member.

KONAMI Founder and Chairman Kagemasa Kozuki is Named to the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION Founder, Chairman, and Representative Director Kagemasa Kozuki has been named in the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame, Class of 2022 by the Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association (MGHA).

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  • KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION Founder, Chairman, and Representative Director Kagemasa Kozuki has been named in the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame, Class of 2022 by the Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association (MGHA).
  • Mr. Kozuki established and expanded KONAMIs presence across the state of Mississippi, as both a gaming provider and community supporter by leading global gaming developer and manufacturer, Konami Gaming, Inc.
  • He will be officially inducted to the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame during the 2022 Southern Gaming Summit, on May 5, 2022 at Biloxis Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
  • This is an important and exciting time to see his contributions forever acknowledged in the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame.

Northwell Appoints Chief Quality Officer

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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Northwell Health today announced the appointment of Peter Silver, MD, MBA , as senior vice president and chief quality officer.

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  • Northwell Health today announced the appointment of Peter Silver, MD, MBA , as senior vice president and chief quality officer.
  • Northwell will look to Dr. Silver to roll out strategies to improve quality and patient safety, ensuring that the health system continually raises the bar on safety standards and clinical processes while placing patient well-being first, said Jill Kalman, MD , senior vice president, chief medical officer and deputy physician-in-chief at Northwell.
  • In his new role, Dr. Silver will work closely with Karen Nelson, RN, senior vice president and deputy chief quality officer, Donna Armellino, RN, DNP, senior vice president of infection control, and Bruce Farber, MD , chief of infectious diseases.
  • Dr. Jarrett spent four decades serving the region, first at Staten Island University Hospital, and for the last decade, as Northwells chief quality officer.

New Gaggle Webinar Features Dr. Drew Pinsky, Dr. Lisa Strohman on Children’s Mental Health Crisis Post-COVID

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Student safety company Gaggle recently partnered with AASA: The School Superintendents Association to convene a webinar examining the state of K-12 student mental health and the unique struggles todays children are facing.

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  • Student safety company Gaggle recently partnered with AASA: The School Superintendents Association to convene a webinar examining the state of K-12 student mental health and the unique struggles todays children are facing.
  • The webinar featured insights from prominent internist and addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky (widely known as Dr. Drew) and Dr. Lisa Strohman , recognized child psychologist and the founder and CEO of Digital Citizen Academy .
  • Most importantly, Gaggle continues to help hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives, while also protecting their liability.
  • During the 202021 academic year, Gaggle helped districts save the lives of 1,408 students who were planning or actively attempting suicide.