This guide provides an overview of the five key concepts of Lean thinking as well as steps that should be implemented to create the ideal Lean system and Lean resources for health care organizations.
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With assistance from the North Carolina SORH, Vidant Chowan Hospital implemented a ‘No Patient Left Behind’ transitional health program, a free service through which patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, post-acute AMI, congestive heart failure and pneumonia are helped to transition back to their home upon discharge.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Campaign
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Campaign — with messages tied to the themes of “From Winded to Wonderful,” “Breathing is Easy. Until it’s Not.” and “Breathe Relief Into Your Life” — is designed to educate health care consumers and providers about services that can be easily accessed locally.
Updated April 2022, this guide provides CAH and RHC executive and management teams with concepts and guidance in developing a sliding fee scale discount program. Gain an understanding of how they relate to Internal Revenue Code Section 501(r) compliance and participation in the National Health Service Corps
Moab Regional Hospital (MRH) was recognized for turning their financial crisis in 2011 to financial success in 2013. A number of factors contributed to the success of MRH’s turnaround, including re-participating in the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program and conducting a CHNA to better address the community’s health needs.
Center Staff
Robbie Nadeau
Program Specialist
Center Board
Zora Radosevich
Member | Director of Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Minnesota Department of Health
Center Staff
Scott Brickles
IT Analyst
RHI Board
Louis Wenzlow
Secretary & Treasure (RHI) | Director of Health Information Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
This SHIP Technical Assistance (TA) Webinar will focus on innovative and successful approaches to delivering mass education and training implemented by the Indiana State Office of Rural Health, and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
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Confidence Campaign
The “Healthcare You Can Believe In” campaign focuses on the patient experience and the important balance between trust and care that helps to solidify the place of smaller health care systems in their communities — as they combine a personal connection with compassionate care.
Center Board, RHI Board
Jesse Tischer, MHA, FACHE, NRP/PC-C
President Elect (Center) | Assistant Chief Manager (RHI) | Chief Transformation and Integration Officer, MercyOne/Trinity Health
This updated guide provides rural hospital executive and management teams with generally accepted best practice concepts in revenue cycle management. It is also designed to assist State Offices of Rural Health directors and Flex Program coordinators.
Employee engagement services assist leaders that participate in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program with retaining employees that are passionate about their work and committed to their organization. Leaders receive coaching and guidance to improve employee retention and satisfaction.
This webinar, supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and coordinated by TASC, focused on the results of the Flex FY 2020 Performance Improvement and Management System (PIMS) data collection as well as the requirements and resources available for the upcoming end of year state Flex program reporting.
Revenue Cycle and Physician Practice Management services evaluate the business and clinical operations of selected healthcare organizations participating in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program. Services assess areas that directly affect the operational and financial management of an organization, and impact clinic operations, provider productivity, and profitability.
Center Staff
Kristina Winings
Human Resources Coordinator II
Center Board
Shao-Chee Sim, PhD, MPA
Member | Vice President for Research, Innovation and Evaluation, Episcopal Health Foundation
Center Staff
Tabitha Stone
Program Specialist I
Health care is consumer-driven, and prospective patients make decisions based on many factors including cost, access, quality, experience, and their connection to us. These patients, or consumers, identify with the messages and overall image you create for your organization; it’s so much more than a logo or your colors, although those are important too.