Hospitals Prevent 12,000 Adverse Drug Events, Save $14 Million
January 10, 2010
Posted by chcablogadmin in : CHCA News, Uncategorized
ADE Reduction by Hospital (click to enlarge)
Adverse drug events (ADEs) are the leading cause of harm to pediatric patients. In one year, 13 CHCA hospitals standardized medication ordering, decision support, medication administration and patient safety protocols to prevent 12,000 ADEs. Teams Akron and Nashville were top performers. A change package is available on chca.com to help your hospital achieve similar results.
Participants:
Akron
Boston
Columbus
Corpus Christi
Denver
Detroit
Houston
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Nashville
New Orleans
Norfolk
St. Petersburg
Questions? Please contact Tina Logsdon, tina.logsdon@chca.com
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