The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the two-part webinar “REDUCING 30-DAY Readmissions by Improving Care Transitions” on Thursday, March 2 and Tuesday, April 18. The event will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m., CT on both days. Jackie Conrad, MBA, BS, RN, an improvement advisor at Cynosure Health, will serve as speaker. Objectives will […]
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Foundation’s Performance Improvement team to host “Fall in Love with PI” on Feb. 28
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Performance Improvement team will host the complimentary educational event “Fall in Love with PI” on Tuesday, February 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Hitt Auditorium at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Target audience for the event includes all improvement leaders across North Texas who wish to connect, network […]
Foundation to host “Building Better Outcomes” webinar on Sept. 20
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the complimentary webinar “Building Better Outcomes: Models to Enhance Patient Care for Older Adults” on Tuesday, September 20 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., CT. Speakers will include Donna Fletcher, BSHA, Geriatric Program Coordinator, NICHE Coordinator at UT Southwestern Medical Center; Michelle Roberson, Nurse Manager, Acute Care […]
So, you have a Health Literate Health Care Organization…or do you?
In honor of October being Health Literacy Month, the DFWHC Foundation posted the following guest blog. By Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, PCNS-BC Many of you have likely heard the phrase “health literacy” in one capacity or another, but what exactly do we mean when we discuss it? According to the Patient Protection and Affordable […]
“WebLitLegit” video asks local teenagers about online health literacy
Did you know October is Health Literacy Month? In honor of the occasion, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Health Literacy Collaborative produced the local video “WebLitLegit” where multiple teenagers are asked about their online health literacy. A recent study found that 70% of youths use the Internet as their first source of health information. […]
Health Literacy Month – Are your teens “WebLitLegit?”
By Katie Shanklin, UNT Health Science Center Would you trust Internet health information for your teen? A study in 2016, found that 70% of youths use the Internet as their first source of health information. This is problematic because during this phase, many teens have limited e-health literacy, lacking the knowledge and skills to distinguish […]
Governor Abbott proclaims October as “Health Literacy Month”
Did you know October is “Health Literacy Month?” Texas Governor Greg Abbott made it official last week, joining Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer when they signed proclamations from their offices. Teresa Wagner of UNT Health Science Center was present for the Governor’s signing. Health Literacy empowers patients to improve their […]
Health Literacy Month – Have you heard about the “Words-to-Lose” project?
Did you know October is “Health Literacy Month?” Members of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Health Literacy Collaborative completed a “Words-to-Lose” study last week. The test provides healthcare employees an opportunity to provide words that should be eliminated when communicating with patients. The use of plain language is a health literacy strategy for making […]
It’s official – October is Health Literacy month!
Did you know October is “Health Literacy Month?” Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price made it official on September 24 when she signed the proclamation at Fort Worth City Hall. Teresa Wagner of UNT Health Science Center and Jessica Rangel of SaferCare Texas were present for the signing. Health Literacy empowers patients to improve their health […]
Improving Outcomes Can Decrease Healthcare Cost
How many days a week and times a day do you read or hear something related to healthcare cost and spending? Almost every healthcare feed I receive includes a section on this topic. The work of the Hospital Engagement Networks with the Partnership for Patients is partly about reducing healthcare cost and primarily about improving […]