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New Orleans-based Ochsner Children’s and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices have started a joint fellowship, aiming to train pharmacists in medication safety.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOver the past several decades, Ochsner Children’s Hospital in New Orleans has established itself as one of the best pediatric heart centers in the nation, providing comprehensive care for children with complex heart conditions. It has been the site of numerous breakthrough procedures, including implanting the first Alterra/Edwards valve, the first Harmony valve and the first Piccolo device in pediatric patients. Ochsner Children’s doctors have perfected those treatments and performed hundreds of other procedures, sometimes on babies weighing just a few pounds, that enable them to lead healthy, normal lives.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayuneUsing eight years of data and blending the findings from three previous studies, physicians and researchers from Ochsner Health in New Orleans developed a predictive tool that helps inform medical decisions for patients who experience carotid stroke.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationBeau Raymond, MD, elaborates on what successful patient-centered care entails, highlighting the role of patients to not only judge the success of their own care but also help guide clinicians as they pursue their personal care goals.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Journal of Managed CareAfter a robust expansion in the Baton Rouge area over the past 15 years, Regional CEO Chuck Daigle is leading his team on the next round of growth. He describes it as a strategic plan crafted specifically to meet the population’s needs in the coming years.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Baton Rouge Business ReportArtificial intelligence has become essential for hospitals and health systems of every size across the U.S., with many top CEOs and CFOs embracing the opportunities and challenges it brings.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewPhysician schedules often fail to account for time spent on nonpatient-facing tasks. R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health, shares what to change.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationAMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationOchsner started working to improve ED flow in the last quarter of 2024, and the system has been put to the test during the high flu season. However, it has cut diversion hours by 90% across the system and also reduced ED patient referrals from its on-call triage system. Dr. Hart credited the success to taking a holistic view of patient flow.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewAs the guardians of clinical excellence, chief medical officers stand at the intersection of medicine and management, wielding influence that shapes the quality of care delivered across their health care organizations. From bustling corridors of community hospitals to the specialized wings of academic medical centers, CMOs are key in advancing patient safety, upholding rigorous quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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