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How ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Defines Quality

What is quality? It depends on who you ask.

"Quality" means different things to different people. If you ask someone to define the word "quality" in a hospital, you may get a variety of answers.

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ recognizes that providing world-class patient care ultimately requires a commitment to ongoing improvement in patient experience, clinical outcomes, administrative processes and community involvement. That's why ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ relies on the talent and teamwork of its staff, physicians and administrators, and patient feedback when planning quality improvement initiatives.

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Health Equity

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ is committed to providing high-quality and equitable care for all patients/families. Health Equity is a key organizational priority. This is a long-term initiative and ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ is dedicated to focusing on and partnering with community-based organizations to address the social determinants of health and promote equity focused health care.

Social Determinants of Health

  • Housing
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Safety
  • Food

Focus Patient Populations – National Resources

Heart Failure – African American

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Sepsis

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Health Equity Community Partners

  • Alabama Department of Public Health – Home Care Services
  • Catholic Social Services
  • Good Samaritan Clinic
  • Temporary Emergency Services
  • Tuscaloosa VA
  • University of Alabama School of Social Work
  • West Alabama Area Agency on Aging
  • West Alabama Food Bank
  • Whatley Health Services

Patient Safety Info

ALL RMC/NMC FY23 DISCHARGES