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"We train future robust process improvement leadership to adopt a continuous improvement mindset. All of this translates into improving patient care, reducing harm and saving lives."--Prima Romulus, @TJC_TheCenter Video: bit.ly/2Iw6pzw #PSAW20

New October @TJCommission #JQPS journal study from @Westat on how learning communities support adoption of #healthcare innovations: bit.ly/2pjnFi0

New September @TJCommission #JQPS journal study on intensive rapid response treatment in end-of-life care #hospitals: bit.ly/2N1wbwq

New August @TJCommission #JQPS journal study from @CincyChildrens on patient-reported outcome measures: bit.ly/2OoMzrW

#Healthcare workers are 4x more likely to be a victim of violence. Read our statement on today’s 2018 Hospitals Against Violence Hope Day: bit.ly/2kZcQ2x. #HAVhope

.@TJCommission has debuted its refreshed #SpeakUp program to educate & empower #patients with free, downloadable materials: bit.ly/2IV8M0T

New May JQPS studies with open access from @HennepinHC and @UofUHealth on #healthcare provider #burnout and #stress: bit.ly/2rC6REj

.@TJCommission issues statement on #NursesWeek2018, recognizing #nurses for their tireless efforts to provide safe and quality care: bit.ly/2G0SIVJ

.@TJCommission welcomes Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, MBA, RN, CIC, as its new #infection prevention and control director: bit.ly/2K3qzQr

.@TJCommission Health Services Research and Quality Measurement staff author @APAPubPsychSvcs study on inpatient #psychiatric services #measures: bit.ly/2rgJ4tA #hospitals

Special access to upcoming June JQPS study from @ClemsonCBSHS & @ghs_org on early treatment program for #opioid dependent #newborns: bit.ly/2vUQIyy

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Read new Quick Safety advisory from @TJCommission on #newborn falls and drops in #hospitals: bit.ly/2E0FSpy #pediatrics #neonatal

New April JQPS study from @3MHISNews on effect of adjusting for socioeconomic status in #CMS #hospital readmissions program: bit.ly/2FXnZcP

Congrats to @sjmo_hospital for being the 1st #hospital in the country to receive Thrombectomy-Capable #Stroke Center Certification from @TJCommission, @American_Heart & @American_Stroke: bit.ly/2pguAIb

What Can We Do to Make Sure There Are No Mix-Ups During Surgery? healthline.com/health-news/w… via @healthline

Together with @NatQualityForum, we congratulate this year's #EisenbergAward recipients: Dr. Gallagher @UWMedicine, @sps4kids & @LifePointHealth: bit.ly/2oXKCXq

Cheryl Hoying, PhD, RN, FACHE, joins @TJCommission as chief #nurse executive and executive vice president of customer relations. bit.ly/2H87wD9

New March JQPS journal study on using #EHR data to ID #hypertension patients from underserved communities: bit.ly/2F2JOLD #cardiac #stroke