Hospital Engagement Networks will develop learning collaborations for hospitals and provide a wide array of initiatives and activities to improve patient safety. They will also be required to conduct intensive training programs to teach and support hospitals in making patient care safer; provide technical assistance to hospitals so that hospitals can achieve quality measurement goals; and establish and implement a system to track and monitor hospital progress in meeting quality improvement goals.
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The 26 organizations receiving awards includes the American Hospital Association, Catholic Healthcare West, Healthcare Association of New York State, Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, Joint Commission Resources and Lifepoint Hospitals.
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