The network has accomplished cost savings and improved patient safety by reducing hospital acquired infections and lowering preventable hospital readmissions, according to a news release.
EHEN hospitals have also been identifying strategies to eliminate race, ethnicity and language-based healthcare disparities.
EHEN has 22 participating hospitals and is the only hospital network focused on safety nets. The network uses an approach to improving care that emphasizes a creation of patient safety cultures through education of both clinicians and hospital executives.
More Articles on Quality:
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center Notifies Patients of Infection Risk
Study: State-Required CLABSI Reporting Didn’t Affect Rates
Study: Combined Therapies for Cardiac Arrest Give Better Neurological Outcomes
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.