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ALBEMARLE HEALTH PARTNERS
WITH 100,00 LIVES CAMPAIGN
Albemarle Health’s Albemarle Hospital is pleased
to announce its partnership with the Institute for Healthcare
Improvements 100,000 lives campaign.
The campaign is the first national initiative to save a
specified number of lives by a certain date (June 14, 2006),
using proven clinical practices and methods. There are more
than 2,300 acute care hospitals in all 50 states participating
in this program.
The Institute for Healthcare Improvements has developed
an innovative, collaborative network and support system
for all participating hospitals.
A team headed by Lindsey White, M.D., board certified
cardiologist, was organized to implement proven, life-saving
improving techniques at Albemarle Hospital.
The 100,000 Lives campaign was unveiled December 12, 2004,
and has been endorsed by health care organizations such
as the American Medical Association; the American Nurses
Association; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations;
and the National Patient Safety Foundation. The program
has also received funding support from several organizations,
including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Baxter
International.
At Albemarle Hospital, we are focusing our attention on
one significant performance measure that we feel will have
a tremendous impact on healthcare outcomes in our service:
Deliver reliable, evidence–based care for Acute Myocardial
Infarction (AMI), consistently delivering key measures which
include early administration of aspirin and beta-blockers,
which help prevent patient deaths as a result of a heart
attack.
Each year, more than one million individuals experience
a AMI, and one-third of these people die during the acute
phase. By implementing the standards outlined in this program,
we will better serve our community, and reduce mortalities.
UPDATE:
The Institute for Healthcare Improvements announced in June
that participating hospitals have exceeded that goal by
22 percent, resulting in the prevention of approximately
122,300 deaths. Because of our commitment to deliver quality
patient care services to the residents of northeastern North
Carolina, we share in their celebration.
The 100,000 Lives Campaign exceeded the Institute for Healthcare
Improvements’ highest expectations. Participating
hospitals have also proven it’s possible for the healthcare
community to come together voluntarily and rapidly make
significant changes in patient care. Albemarle Hospital
will continue to adhere to these standards.
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