Thursday, October 13, 2011

CRHC Offers Free Lean/Six Sigma and QI Education to CAHs

Through CRHC’s iCARE (Improving Communication and Readmission), Colorado CAHs have access to free training in Lean/Six Sigma concepts and Quality Improvement Practices education. Participating CAHs receive technical assistance through webinars, online modules, and one-on-one consultations to help guide them through process improvement related to one of the iCARE projects three primary goals: Improving Communication in Transitions of Care; Maintaining Low Readmission Rates, and Improving Clinical Processes that contribute to readmissions, particularly for heart failure and pneumonia patients. For more information about participating in iCARE, contact Jen Dunn at jd@coruralhealth.org or Michelle Mills at mm@coruralhealth.org.