Quality Advisor

October is...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is important. Find information and resources:

• Wisconsin - Susan G. Komen
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation
• American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists FAQs

Health Literacy Month - a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. Find resources and more information here.

From Becker's Hospital Review

Wisconsin Ranked Second in Nation of States with Cleanest Hospitals

Becker’s compiled a list of U.S. hospitals with a CMS 5-star rating for cleanliness.

CMS’ patient survey hospital database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys. HCAHPS is a national, standardized survey of hospital patients about their experience during a recent inpatient hospital stay. Wisconsin ranked second as the state with the most 5-star rated hospitals for cleanliness. See the full story and hospital listings here.

Superior Health Quality Alliance    

Help Us Spread the Word - Recruitment in Progress for CMS QIO Program

Wisconsin Hospital Association is a proud member of Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health). Superior Health serves as the bridge between the important goals of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the unique needs of our local communities. Drawing on decades of experience, Superior Health is dedicated to supporting clinics, nursing homes and hospitals by providing premium, hands-on quality improvement assistance to help achieve health care quality and safety goals for Medicare beneficiaries. As the CMS Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for the Great Lakes Region, Superior Health provides no-cost technical assistance to eligible providers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. This includes support for chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, patient safety, care coordination and health care quality — all aligned with CMS national goals.

For questions, please contact info@superiorhealthqa.org or complete the enrollment form to begin the process.