Quality Patient Safety and Education
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
ALL RMC/NMC FY23 DISCHARGES