American College of Healthcare Executives

➡️ Administrators probably recognize that with 20% to 30% of hospitalizations being observation, saving one to two inpatient unit bed days per case could dramatically change the flow in the hospital and in the emergency department. Short-stay units provide a less congested environment, allowing for individualized attention and quicker decision-making. Moreover, some research indicates that observation units can lead to better clinical outcomes than inpatient units. For instance, patients in one short-stay unit experienced fewer adverse events compared to those admitted to inpatient units. And at the end of the day, fewer days in the hospital reduces risks for hospital-acquired conditions. Rachel Thompson, MD, SFHM, FACP, CMO of Core Clinical Partners – an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner – explains how embracing this model could be a key driver for hospitals aiming to improve both patient care and operational flow. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/48gFBP7

In the face of growing industry-wide challenges, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts are facing headwinds as never before. Join faculty members from Mayo Clinic, HCA Healthcare and Vizient, Inc, as they delve into how DEI is elevating employee engagement, enhancing patient care, boosting leadership effectiveness and positively impacting financial outcomes and community ties. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3BTtcVc

⭐ In pursuing your FACHE® certification, you will become a recognized leader among executives in healthcare management. Find out what the path to board certification looks like for you. Join an upcoming webinar or book a one-on-one Concierge appointment here: https://bit.ly/3ZuRTB6

☑ Check out the newest edition of ACHE's newsletter, Healthcare Leadership Focus, featuring insights from Eric W. Ford, PhD.

✅ Save the date for the 2025 #ACHECongress! Mark your calendar, sign up for updates and watch for program and registration information coming in November 2024! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3BRBYTv #healthcareleadership #healthcareexecutives #healthcareconference

➡️ At the Mayo Clinic, it was time to replace a quarter-century-old 3-D image viewing system. For both UChicago Medicine and Piedmont, the era of nose-in-keyboard provider stenography gave way to AI-generated appointment notes. In all three cases, these health systems worked to engage providers in high-impact clinical technology decision-making processes, marrying their subject matter knowledge and experience as end users with the technical-heavy assessments and highly detailed systems requirements that information technology professionals are best equipped to handle. Read the full Healthcare Executive article by Ed Finkel here: https://bit.ly/3Y1orjE

Healthcare Quality Week, Oct. 20-26, is a dedicated time to acknowledge the progress made by healthcare and quality professionals toward improving patient outcomes and to prepare ourselves for the many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We hope, too, that ACHE's commitment to #safety and the experience of others in our community can help guide increased positive outcomes. Learn more about ACHE's dedication to safety and how you can assess your organization's safety culture here: https://bit.ly/4egKutE #healthcarequalityweek #healthcareleaders #hospitalsystems

🎧 In this episode, Fayola Edwards-Ojeba, MD, founder/CEO , RechargedMD, speaks with Penny Johnson, president/CEO, TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL, about how effective communication can enhance your leadership presence, inspire your teams and build trust in high-stakes environments. Full Healthcare Executive podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eSfqN86

☑ Check out the newest edition of ACHE's newsletter, Healthcare Leadership Focus, featuring insights from Laurie Shanderson, PhD, FACHE.

💻 Almost nothing strikes more fear in the heart of a hospital or health system CEO than protecting patient data from the threat of a cyberattack. During the past five years, there has been a 256% increase in large breaches reported to the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights involving hacking and a 264% increase in ransomware, according to the federal office that enforces HIPAA security and breach notification rules. Ransomware and hacking are the primary cyberthreats in healthcare, according to the OCR. What’s at stake first and foremost is being able to deliver care, as healthcare leaders scramble to protect patients, sometimes having to divert care to other hospitals. Read the full Healthcare Executive article here: https://lnkd.in/gw8dQWZb