August 2024 Compass HQIC Update
Clay County Medical Center Improves Care Transitions Processes
Care transitions, particularly from an inpatient setting to home, can be a challenging time for patients who may be dealing with a medical crisis, a new medical condition, or change in care plan. Poor transitions of care can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, including medication discrepancies, adverse clinical events, poor patient experience of care, and frequently avoidable hospitalizations. Improving care transitions has been an important strategy for reducing the costs associated with hospitalization and readmissions1 and proves to be an important opportunity for addressing social determinants of health2. Transitional Care Management (TCM) serves to manage this hand-off period offering an excellent opportunity for primary care providers to oversee and coordinate support for a patient's medical conditions, mental health or behavioral health needs, social services, and other barriers to optimal patient outcomes.
2024 KHC Leadership in Quality Awards Winners Announced
2024 Leadership in Quality Awards submissions were featured in a Virtual Storyboard Showcase during the Summit on Quality Awards on August 8th in Wichita. Winners in each category were announced during the Leadership in Quality Awards Luncheon following the Virtual Storyboard Showcase.