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Episode 25 - Malea Hartvickson - Connecting Hospitals with Tools to Improve Care
Melea Hartvickson of the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative shares how her organization helps rural hospitals reduce patient safety risks.
Malea Hartvickson discusses examples of the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative's work helping rural hospitals reduce readmissions. She explains some of the tools they offer and how to form partnerships with facilities. Hartvickson also discusses examples of hospital staff breaking down the barrier between risk management and patient safety.

Unlocking Funding: A Guide to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grants
Use HRSA grants to fund external peer review programs that enhance care quality, reduce bias, and support compliance in health centers.
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Understanding Critical Access Hospitals: Definition, Criteria, Requirements, and Medicare Designation
A brief summary of CAH requirements and Medicare Designation.
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Strategies to Improve the Quality of Care and Patient Safety
Healthcare orgs improve care quality through structured programs, with external peer review adding objectivity, expertise, and efficiency to the quality ecosystem.
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