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HIMSS and ASQ announce 16 “Stories of Success!” case studies

HIMSS and ASQ (American Society for Quality) recently announced the selection of 16 real-world and peer-reviewed case studies that have been selected as Stories of Success! Introduced in October 2009, the Stories of Success! case-study program showcases outstanding accomplishments in the adoption and use of information technology to achieve improved patient safety, quality, effectiveness and efficiency. The call for case studies highlights the fulfillment of the national priorities established by the National Priorities Partnership (NPP) and The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).  Is your healthcare organization a success story?

Designed to emphasize the link between improvements in healthcare quality and patient safety and health IT, HIMSS and ASQ chose those who are using IT every day and could identify how technology helps support the six priorities of the National Priorities Partnership and the Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals and priorities.

What are the everyday IT applications that are enabling these healthcare organizations to be recognized as a success story? For one organization, it’s RFID. A few weeks ago we highlighted how RFID can help healthcare providers meet the National Patient Safety Goals in our blog post, “What will JCAHO’s National Patient Safety Goals inspire you to do?” These Success Stories! further emphasize how RFID directly improves patient care by minimizing risks and reducing costs.

What RFID solution would benefit your organization the most? A systems integrator can help you identify where you can reap the most benefits and address the areas that need the most work. As featured in the RFID case study, it is important to start with a targeted area when implementing an RFID solution and identifying what the challenges are and how they can be met before rolling out system wide. Make your organization a success story with RFID!