- The Case for Building Physician Engagement and Competencies in Quality & Safety… and How to Do It. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that this approach to Educate and Connect (eg, rounds and summit), Promote and Support (eg, grants and awards), and provide Customized Resources (eg, playbook and intranet) was effective in growing a robust and competent physician Q&S community of practice.
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- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Strategies to Improve Delirium Screening Documentation in the Pediatric CICU. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: Newly implemented multi-disciplinary strategy targeting a standardized delirium screening order and efficient Flowsheet organization along with nurse-focused education on delirium led to significant improvement in delirium screening and documentation in our pediatric cardiac intensive care unit.
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- The Influence of Hospital Reputation on Patient Satisfaction and Perceived Trust: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: Overall, hospitals with higher reputations demonstrated significantly greater levels of patient satisfaction and trust, highlighting the substantial impact of reputation on patient experiences. Maintaining or enhancing hospital reputation is therefore crucial for improving health care quality and patient satisfaction.
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- Optimizing Referrals at a Free Community Specialty Care Clinic. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul 10. [Online ahead of print]QM
- Referrals to specialty care are prolific, yet they are also associated with inefficiencies and clinician frustration. The literature suggests that structured referral templates improve the clarity and completeness of information exchange between multidisciplinary providers. This evidence-based practice project aimed to optimize multidisciplinary communication at a free specialty care clinic. Prim…
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- The Complex Context of Emergency Department Diagnostic Work: Using a Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems Approach for Artificial Intelligence. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul-Sep 01; 35(3):211-212.QM
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- From Quality Improvement to Return on Investment: A Cost-Inclusive Playbook. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul-Sep 01; 35(3):209-210.QM
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- Association of a Post-Discharge Phone Call With Post-Acute Care Utilization During the COVID-19 Pandemic. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: During the pandemic, the post-discharge phone call was not associated with a reduction in 30-day readmissions or ED visits. It was, however, associated with a significant reduction in observation stays, a finding that warrants further investigation.
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- Knowledge and Practices of Infection Control Among Healthcare Workers in Kazakhstan: Survey of Healthcare Workers From Accredited and Non-Accredited Hospitals. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2025 Jul 29. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: The study results demonstrate a statistically significant difference in the practical knowledge level of health care workers in accredited and non-accredited organizations. This may indicate that practices in accredited hospitals have lower risks of HAI spread and may ensure a patient safety environment in infection prevention compared to non-accredited organizations.
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- Haddon Matrix: An Applied Analytical Framework for Patient Safety. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Apr-Jun 01; 35(2):138-140.QM
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- A Systematic Scoping Review of Capacity Building for Quality Improvement in Hospitals: Key Themes and Methodological Insights. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Mar 26. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: This review highlights critical themes for enhancing QI capacity in hospitals, particularly the integration of accountability, strategic management, collaboration, knowledge enhancement, and project support. Recognizing the interconnected nature of these themes is vital for sustained improvements in health care outcomes. Future research should explore the role of organizational culture in optimizing QI initiatives.
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- Simplifying Measurement and Reporting to Drive High Adherence and Sustainment of Best Practices. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Apr-Jun 01; 35(2):136-137.QM
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- Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Lactation Medication Education for Health Professionals and Postpartum Women: A Study on Improving Breastfeeding Practices Following Cesarean Section. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Feb 04. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: The intervention improved exclusive breastfeeding rates and health care professionals' attitudes toward lactation and medication use. Educating postpartum women on breastfeeding decisions and medication use after cesarean delivery positively influenced maternal attitudes, potentially promoting better breastfeeding practices and higher exclusive breastfeeding rates for infants aged 0 to 6 months.
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- Patient, Family Caregiver and Health Care Provider Experiences With a Hospital at Home Program in British Columbia, Canada. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jan 30. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: The HaH model of care is newly implemented in hospitals in Victoria, BC, Canada, and has been shown to positively impact the experience of patients, FCGs, and HCPs.
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- Application of Management by Objectives in the Standardized Management of Orthopedic Nursing Safety Adverse Events: A Prospective Study. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jan 26. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that applying MBO to orthopedic nursing can promote standardization of care, effectively reduce nursing adverse events, improve overall safety management, and enhance patient satisfaction. The study provides evidence for the potential benefits of implementing MBO in orthopedic nursing settings to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
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- Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Incidents of Workplace Violence Events as Reported in Patient Safety Event Reports. [Journal Article]Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Jan 26. [Online ahead of print]QM
- CONCLUSIONS: PSE reports contain valuable information pertaining to the identification of system hazards such as WPV events. Analyzing such data provides important insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected WPV incidents recorded in PSE system and may also provide a helpful orientation for ongoing monitoring of such events within other health care systems nationwide.
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