Knowledge on the Go

Workplace Violence – Part 1

In recognition of Workplace Violence Awareness Month, Lindsay Mayer, Mark Reed, and Diana Scott discuss the latest workplace violence statistics and the trends organizations are facing within the industry.
 
Guest speaker:Mark ReedDirector of Support ServicesMLK Community Healthcare
 
Diana ScottAssociate Vice President of Accreditation and Regulatory Advisory ServicesVizient
 
Moderator:Lindsay MayerSenior DirectorVizient
 
Show Notes:
[01:29] Workplace violence has increased continuously throughout 2020 and 2021.
[02:25] The pandemic is a major contributing factor.  
[04:03] The workforce shortage has impacted organizations.  
[05:14] The Joint Commission has released new requirements for 2022.
[08:00] Organizations are implementing unique and innovative strategies.   
[10:30] Leaders can aid in addressing and preventing workplace violence.
 
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High Reliability: Strategies to Reduce Patient Falls

High Reliability Organizations are organizations that experiences success in avoiding harm within a highly complex and risky business.  This podcast will discuss how one participant of the Vizient High Reliability PI Collaborative reduced their patient falls.
 
Guest speakers:Bert Lindsey, PT, DHDirector of Rehab Services & Patient Mobility, AcuteSaint Tammany Health System
 
Rebecca BaradellRehab Manager for Acute CareSaint Tammany Health System
 
Moderator:Marilyn Sherrill, RN, MBAPI Program DirectorVizient
 
For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com
 
Show Notes:
[01:30] Saint Tammany uses new graduates as mobility technicians to increase patient rounding and mobility assessment.
[3:10] Saint Tammany uses Weick and Sutcliffe’s pre-occupation with failure techniques. They train their young, just out of college, staff to expect errors and to work on repeatable results. 
[4:30] GEM (Greenville Early Mobility) is a four-integer scoring system developed by a group of physical therapists to aid acute care nurses by assigning patients to a level of mobility.
[5:35] Saint Tammany uses the GEMs as part of their Progressive Mobility Program which is an order set for nurses to mobilize patients to their highest capability twice a day.
[6:54] Data showing the correlation between the patient’s mobility and their likelihood to fall
[9:03] Mobility technicians look for the 3 P’s: pain, potty and position.
[10:09] Communicating patient mobility status with the caregivers
[12:30] Getting the program started
[14:00] Future plans for improving the Progressive Mobility Program
 
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Colonoscopy Screening Technology

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Joe Cummings and Marilyn Sherrill explore exciting and innovative technological advancements in colonoscopy screening.
 
Guest speaker:Joe Cummings, PhDTechnology Program DirectorVizient
 
Moderator:Marilyn Sherrill, RN, MBAPerformance Improvement Program DirectorVizient
 
Show Notes:
[01:20] A new technology called GI Genius is aiding in polyp detection.
[02:54] Adenoma detection rate statistics are promising, but still emerging.
[06:48] There’s a learning curve and shift in workflow to successfully use AI.
[09:17] There will be brand competition for AI platform development.
[11:58] There are many early-adopter hospitals currently using AI.
[12:50] Hospitals should evaluate AI technology appropriately.
 
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AI in Stroke

Dr. Joe Cummings and Heather Ramirez discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for stroke detection, triage, and notification.
 
Guest speaker:Joe Cummings, PhDTechnology Program DirectorVizient
 
Moderator:Heather Ramirez, MS-HSMVentures DirectorVizient
 
Show Notes:
[01:26] There are many types of, and uses for, Artificial Intelligence.
[02:54] AI brings high value when used for acute stroke.
[07:37] There are 5 FDA-cleared, AI products available for LVO stroke.
[08:41] CMS’ New Tech Add-on Payment program is a major accomplishment.
[10:42] Clinical evidence supports good AI accuracy.
[11:49] Different AI applications offer a wide variety of services.
[12:55] Hospitals need to be ready for the AI revolution.
 
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Evidence Analysis for Clinical Supply Integration

Vizient Technology Program Director, Dr. Joe Cummings, provides insights on evidence-based technology assessments in support of the knowledge domain, one of four performance domains in Vizient’s CSI model, which focuses on clinical literature and evaluation.
 
Guest speaker:Joe Cummings, PhDTechnology Program DirectorVizient
 
Moderator:LaTammy Marks, MBA, BSN, RNPerformance Improvement Program DirectorVizient
 
Show Notes:
[02:09] Clinical evidence defined.  
[02:50] Many sources, including PubMed, are used to support CSI.
[04:58] How to use “gray literature.”
[05:46] Literature search is a fulltime job.
[06:37] Use an evidence grading scale to rate literature strength.
[09:49] A mature CSI program involves financial analysis.
[11:54] Tips for hospitals struggling with evidence-based data.
 
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Cool Technologies for Redesigning Ambulatory Care

The pandemic has shifted ambulatory care drastically. Vizient technology and innovation expert, Dr. Joe Cummings, shares incredible new technologies that are reshaping the future of ambulatory care.    
 
Guest speaker:Joe Cummings, PhDTechnology Program DirectorVizient
 
Moderator:Courtney Furrow-White, MPM, RNPerformance Improvement Program DirectorVizient
 
Show Notes:
[01:31] Non-traditional types of technology are increasing.
[02:31] Recent developments in the pod technology.
[03:47] Ambulatory interaction with smart devices and wearables.   
[06:34] AI-based algorithms are needed for data collection.
[07:56] Hospitals need to be ready for AI and robotics.
[10:31] Tips for hospitals as they embrace the future.
 
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Rapid Diagnosis of Sepsis

Technology Program Director, Dr. Joe Cummings, shares information and insights about innovative technologies in the field of rapid diagnostics of sepsis. 
 
Guest speaker:
Joe Cummings, PhD
Technology Program Director
Vizient
 
Moderator:
Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ
Performance Improvement Collaboratives Director
Vizient
 
Show Notes:
[01:15] New testing with new technologies is rapidly developing.
[03:23] How the T2Dx device is used.
[04:52] Explanation of cost and payments thorough CMS.  
[06:08] Antimicrobial susceptibility testing options.
[08:26] The future of sepsis technology.
 
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Patient Transitions to Post-Acute Care

It’s estimated that 40% of all Medicare patients go into post-acute care and of those, nearly 23% are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. This podcast highlights what one organization plans to do to reduce their readmissions.
 
Guests:
Heidi Young, RN
Senior Quality Project Manager
ProHealth Care 
 
Jessica Zuercher, MS, MBA, RN
Director, Continuum of Care
ProHealth Care
 
Moderator: 
Lindsay Mayer, MSN, RN
Senior Director, PI Collaboratives Programs
Vizient
 
For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com
 
Show Notes:
[00:45] ProHealth Care has a multidisciplinary all-cause readmission team for post-acute patients
[1:00] ProHealth Care has shifted their focus to look at anywhere along the continuum of care for opportunities to prevent readmissions
[2:52] Earlier efforts to reduce readmissions were ineffective because of lack of follow up
[3:35] ProHealth joined the Vizient Patient Transitions to Post-Acute Care Collaborative
[4:00] They developed plans with facility partners, medial directors and sepsis team, making it collaborative and connected with all parties.
[4:36] Worked as a group to detail how to fully operationalize their preventive strategies
[6:30] Embedded medical directors and Advanced Practice Providers
[7:03] Plans for follow up
 
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Clinical Documentation Improvement

In this program, Michelle McCormick, Revenue Integrity Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity and Mark LeBlanc, Manager Clinical Documentation Integrity, both at Stanford Health, discuss how they shaped their successful CDI program through the fundamentals of prioritization, clarity and transparency.
 
Guests:
Michelle McCormick, RN, MBA-HCM, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CRCR
Revenue Integrity Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity
Stanford Health
 
Mark LeBlanc, RN, MBA, CCDS
Manager, Clinical Documentation Integrity
Stanford Health
 
Moderator:
Marilyn Sherrill
PI Program Director
Vizient
 
For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com
 
Show Notes:
[00:00 – 01:56]  CDI prioritization
[01:57 – 03:09]  When prioritizing DRG’s look for the unusual.
[03:10 – 05:05]  Clarity within the reporting process
[05:06 – 06:30]  Transparency and how it shapes future improvement initiatives
[06:31 – 07:56]  Feedback from their physician partners
[07:57 – 09:18]  Meaningful response rate advantages
[09:19 – 09:43]  Don’t try and boil the ocean
 
Disclaimer
This presentation is intended for educational purposes only and does not replace independent professional judgment. The statements and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, do not represent the views or opinions of Stanford Health Care.  Stanford Health Care does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented.
 
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Supply Chain Resiliency

In this program, Ed Bonetti from UMass Memorial Health Care and Vizient shares his insights on how the COVID pandemic exposed the difference between strategic and actual preparedness of the medical supply chain. a Vizient PI Collaborative helped them to learn from each other and prepare to re-evaluate their preparedness and find ways to be more resilient for future catastrophic events.
 
Guest Speaker:
Ed BonettiSupply Chain OperationsUMass Memorial Health Care and,VP, Supply Chain OperationsVizient
 
Moderator:
Carla Stephens, CMRPNetworks DirectorVizient
 
Show Notes:
[00:00 – 01:48]  COVID exposed preparedness of supply chains
[01:49 – 02:44]  Keep calm, carry on, and communicate
[02:45 – 04:09]  Making quick decisions on alternative products
[04:10 – 05:04]  Standardizing and implementing processes for reordering alternate and critical product
[05:05 – 06:20]  Preparing for future catastrophic events
[06:21 – 07:32]  Future response
 
For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com
 
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