FAYETTEVILLE – Stephen Flaherty, M.D., has been appointed Cape Fear Valley Health System's first dedicated Trauma Medical Director.
Dr. Flaherty, a Norwell, Mass. native, has more than 22 years of medical experience in the military. He previously served as Chief of Trauma at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Surgery and Trauma Director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
He has also served as Chief of Surgery at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg and Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He recently retired from the U.S. Army as a colonel.
Dr. Flaherty received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass. He completed his residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., and a fellowship in Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Mass.
He is certified by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
At Cape Fear Valley, his new duties are focused on developing the hospital into a state-designated trauma center and providing trauma and surgical critical care services. A trauma center provides comprehensive medical care to patients suffering traumatic injuries.
Due to costs and specialty requirements, many areas do not have a local trauma center and must transport patients to hospitals away from their home. The nearest trauma centers to Fayetteville are currently in Raleigh and Wilmington.
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- Cape Fear Valley Health System
- Cape Fear Valley is a 765-bed regional health system serving a six-county region of Southeastern North Carolina, with more than 935,000 patients annually. A private not-for-profit organization and the state’s 9th largest health system, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center and Bladen County Hospital.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Dr. Bronitsky Joins Bladen Women’s Health
ELIZABETHTOWN – Carl Bronitsky, M.D., has been approved for the Associate Staff in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cape Fear Valley Health System and has joined Bladen Women’s Health.
Dr. Bronitsky received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey, Penn. He performed his OB/GYN residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, also in Hershey, and completed his fellowship in Laparascopic Surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
He is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and was previously affiliated with Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Dr. Bronitsky received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey, Penn. He performed his OB/GYN residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, also in Hershey, and completed his fellowship in Laparascopic Surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
He is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and was previously affiliated with Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Health Adds Roxie Avenue Center
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health has partnered with Cumberland County Mental Health and Cumberland County to operate the Roxie Avenue Center. The 16-bed facility offers sub-acute non-hospital detoxification and facility-based crisis services for adults.
Cumberland County Mental Health was required to divest itself of the Roxie Avenue Center under mental health reform. Hank Debnam, Area Director for Cumberland County Mental Health Center, and County Commissioners felt Cape Fear Valley Health was the best choice to manage the center due to the health system’s expertise in mental health and substance abuse. The transfer took effect on Jan. 16.
“This is an excellent example of how our community works together to create high quality, cost-effective solutions,” said Michael Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health System. “We are very pleased to have partnered with Mr. Debman and the Cumberland County Mental Health Center. We were both focused on ensuring these important patient services stayed in Cumberland County.”
The Roxie Avenue Center adds another level of care to Cape Fear Valley Behavioral Health Care’s existing services for mental health and substance abuse. Current services include a psychiatric emergency department inside Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Care’s 32-bed inpatient facility for adults and Behavioral Health Care’s outpatient center for children, adolescents and adults.
Cumberland County Mental Health Center’s psychiatrists will continue to provide medical oversight for the center. Cape Fear Valley Health will employ and manage the staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health specialists and licensed clinical social workers.
The center will be closed Jan. 16-23 to orient the staff. New patient admissions will begin on Jan. 24. The new phone number is (910) 615-3370.
Cumberland County Mental Health was required to divest itself of the Roxie Avenue Center under mental health reform. Hank Debnam, Area Director for Cumberland County Mental Health Center, and County Commissioners felt Cape Fear Valley Health was the best choice to manage the center due to the health system’s expertise in mental health and substance abuse. The transfer took effect on Jan. 16.
“This is an excellent example of how our community works together to create high quality, cost-effective solutions,” said Michael Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health System. “We are very pleased to have partnered with Mr. Debman and the Cumberland County Mental Health Center. We were both focused on ensuring these important patient services stayed in Cumberland County.”
The Roxie Avenue Center adds another level of care to Cape Fear Valley Behavioral Health Care’s existing services for mental health and substance abuse. Current services include a psychiatric emergency department inside Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Care’s 32-bed inpatient facility for adults and Behavioral Health Care’s outpatient center for children, adolescents and adults.
Cumberland County Mental Health Center’s psychiatrists will continue to provide medical oversight for the center. Cape Fear Valley Health will employ and manage the staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health specialists and licensed clinical social workers.
The center will be closed Jan. 16-23 to orient the staff. New patient admissions will begin on Jan. 24. The new phone number is (910) 615-3370.
Bladen Kids’ Care To Offer Pediatric Care Six Days A Week
ELIZABETHTOWN – Parents of sick children will soon be able to take their children to the pediatrician in the evenings after work and on Saturday.
On Jan. 3, Bladen Kids’ Care will begin offering pediatric services six days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jose Buenaseda, M.D., will join Nileshwa Senthe, M.D., in caring for children from birth through adolescence at their practice on 300 East McKay Street in Elizabethtown.
Dr. Buenaseda formerly practiced in Fayetteville. He received his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in The Philippines in 1998 and completed a residency in pediatrics at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J. in 2006. Dr. Buenaseda is board certified in pediatrics.
Parents may call 862-5500 for an appointment weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed after 5 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays. However, for shorter wait times, it is recommended they call the after-hours number, 862-2122.
On Jan. 3, Bladen Kids’ Care will begin offering pediatric services six days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jose Buenaseda, M.D., will join Nileshwa Senthe, M.D., in caring for children from birth through adolescence at their practice on 300 East McKay Street in Elizabethtown.
Dr. Buenaseda formerly practiced in Fayetteville. He received his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in The Philippines in 1998 and completed a residency in pediatrics at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J. in 2006. Dr. Buenaseda is board certified in pediatrics.
Parents may call 862-5500 for an appointment weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed after 5 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays. However, for shorter wait times, it is recommended they call the after-hours number, 862-2122.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center PACU Wins Nursing Award
FAYETTEVILLE – The N.C. Nurses Association has bestowed its Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award upon the Post Anesthesia Care Unit nursing staff at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit is where post-surgical patients recover from anesthesia before going to one of the surgical units in the medical center.
The three-year award was created to recognize hospitals that promote positive work environments, open communication, respect and solution-oriented actions that not only help nurses work better, but to also recruit more nurses and to retain them.
The reviewers called Cape Fear Valley’s PACU “a very supportive organization for nursing.” Among the unit’s many strengths noted by the reviewers were its strong leadership support from the CEO down to the nurse manager, excellent teamwork among staff, low employee turnover and flexible staffing.
The N.C. Nurses Association holds a recognition ceremony twice a year for winning hospitals. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will be recognized during the N.C. Nurses Association recognition ceremony on Feb. 4 in Greensboro.
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital ICU was recognized this past January as a two-time winner of a Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award. Highmsith-Rainey first won the award in 2007.
The three-year award was created to recognize hospitals that promote positive work environments, open communication, respect and solution-oriented actions that not only help nurses work better, but to also recruit more nurses and to retain them.
The reviewers called Cape Fear Valley’s PACU “a very supportive organization for nursing.” Among the unit’s many strengths noted by the reviewers were its strong leadership support from the CEO down to the nurse manager, excellent teamwork among staff, low employee turnover and flexible staffing.
The N.C. Nurses Association holds a recognition ceremony twice a year for winning hospitals. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will be recognized during the N.C. Nurses Association recognition ceremony on Feb. 4 in Greensboro.
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital ICU was recognized this past January as a two-time winner of a Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award. Highmsith-Rainey first won the award in 2007.
Cape Fear Valley Paramedics Keep Winning Streak Alive
FAYETTEVILLE – Two Cape Fear Valley EMS Paramedics have won first place in yet another EMS training competition.
Larry Smith, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, and Lee Westbrook, EMT-P, teamed up to win the 14th Annual Carolina Competition, which pits EMS workers from across North Carolina and South Carolina. This is the second consecutive year the two have won the Carolina Competition, and their third victory in a row. The pair won a National EMS competition earlier this year.
Smith is an Education Coordinator with Cape Fear Valley’s Training & Development Department, as well as a part-time paramedic. Westbrook is a Captain with Cumberland County EMS.
This year’s Carolina Competition was held in Florence County, S.C. The teams were graded on two days of emergency response scenarios and a written exam. Cumberland County will host the competition in 2011, so Smith and Westbrook will not be eligible to compete.
In March, Smith and Westbrook received national recognition after partnering with Brian Pearce, Cape Fear Valley EMS/LifeLink Director, to win the 7th Annual Journal of Emergency Services Games in Baltimore, M.D. It was open to any EMS team in the world and included powerhouses Miami-Dade, FDNY, Las Vegas and LA County EMS.
Larry Smith, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, and Lee Westbrook, EMT-P, teamed up to win the 14th Annual Carolina Competition, which pits EMS workers from across North Carolina and South Carolina. This is the second consecutive year the two have won the Carolina Competition, and their third victory in a row. The pair won a National EMS competition earlier this year.
Smith is an Education Coordinator with Cape Fear Valley’s Training & Development Department, as well as a part-time paramedic. Westbrook is a Captain with Cumberland County EMS.
This year’s Carolina Competition was held in Florence County, S.C. The teams were graded on two days of emergency response scenarios and a written exam. Cumberland County will host the competition in 2011, so Smith and Westbrook will not be eligible to compete.
In March, Smith and Westbrook received national recognition after partnering with Brian Pearce, Cape Fear Valley EMS/LifeLink Director, to win the 7th Annual Journal of Emergency Services Games in Baltimore, M.D. It was open to any EMS team in the world and included powerhouses Miami-Dade, FDNY, Las Vegas and LA County EMS.
Cape Fear Valley Diabetes Educator Wins National Honor
FAYETTEVILLE – John Pasztor, MS, MPH, RD, LDN, CDE, a Diabetes Educator with the Cape Fear Valley Diabetes & Endocrine Center, has been named Educator of the Year for Diabetic Care and Education by the American Dietetic Association.
Pasztor, of Latrobe, Pa., received his award Nov. 8 in Boston, Mass., during the association’s annual convention. The American Dietitic Association is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
He holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in Systems Analysis from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He received a bachelor’s degree in pre-law from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Pasztor joined Cape Fear Valley Health System in 1994 as a Clinical Dietitian. He has served as a Diabetes Educator since 2000 and as Program Coordinator of the Diabetes Self-management Training Program since 2002 at the Diabetes & Endocrine Center.
Pasztor, of Latrobe, Pa., received his award Nov. 8 in Boston, Mass., during the association’s annual convention. The American Dietitic Association is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
He holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in Systems Analysis from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He received a bachelor’s degree in pre-law from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Pasztor joined Cape Fear Valley Health System in 1994 as a Clinical Dietitian. He has served as a Diabetes Educator since 2000 and as Program Coordinator of the Diabetes Self-management Training Program since 2002 at the Diabetes & Endocrine Center.
Cape Fear Valley Receives National Accreditation For Hip And Knee Surgery
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley's joint replacement program has been honored once again.
The Joint Commission awarded the health system two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality in the areas of Total Knee replacement surgery and Total Hip replacement surgery. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that certifies and accredits more than 1,800 hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S.
Cape Fear Valley’s Gold Seals of ApprovalTM were announced Oct. 29 after an extensive, on-site review by the Joint Commission in September. The review covered Cape Fear Valley's surgical capability, performance improvement measures, and staff clinical competency to ensure both programs meet national guidelines and clinical practice recommendations.
"This certification means Cape Fear Valley does the right things and does them well for Total Hip and Total Knee surgery patients," said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.
Fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. have been awarded the Total Knee and Total Hip Gold Seals of Approval by The Joint Commission. In 2009, there were 872 Total Knee and Hip replacements performed at Cape Fear Valley.
Hip and knee replacement patients at Cape Fear Valley participate in the health system's innovative Race to Recovery rehabilitation program. It allows patients to recover quicker by participating in group physical therapy.
Douglas McFarlane, M.D., an orthopedic specialist with Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, has served as the physician champion for the Race to Recovery program. He said receiving The Joint Commission accreditation is a rare accomplishment for any hospital.
"This allows us to say we're a center of excellence," Dr. McFarlane said. "WakeMed in Raleigh, nor UNC Hospitals or FirstHealth in Pinehurst has the certifications at this point."
In 2009, Cape Fear Valley was designated a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Hip and Knee surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based criteria established by expert physicians and medical organization recommendations.
The Joint Commission awarded the health system two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality in the areas of Total Knee replacement surgery and Total Hip replacement surgery. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that certifies and accredits more than 1,800 hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S.
Cape Fear Valley’s Gold Seals of ApprovalTM were announced Oct. 29 after an extensive, on-site review by the Joint Commission in September. The review covered Cape Fear Valley's surgical capability, performance improvement measures, and staff clinical competency to ensure both programs meet national guidelines and clinical practice recommendations.
"This certification means Cape Fear Valley does the right things and does them well for Total Hip and Total Knee surgery patients," said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.
Fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. have been awarded the Total Knee and Total Hip Gold Seals of Approval by The Joint Commission. In 2009, there were 872 Total Knee and Hip replacements performed at Cape Fear Valley.
Hip and knee replacement patients at Cape Fear Valley participate in the health system's innovative Race to Recovery rehabilitation program. It allows patients to recover quicker by participating in group physical therapy.
Douglas McFarlane, M.D., an orthopedic specialist with Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, has served as the physician champion for the Race to Recovery program. He said receiving The Joint Commission accreditation is a rare accomplishment for any hospital.
"This allows us to say we're a center of excellence," Dr. McFarlane said. "WakeMed in Raleigh, nor UNC Hospitals or FirstHealth in Pinehurst has the certifications at this point."
In 2009, Cape Fear Valley was designated a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Hip and Knee surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based criteria established by expert physicians and medical organization recommendations.
Cape Fear Valley Rewarded For High Quality Patient Care
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health System is being rewarded for consistently meeting nationally recognized standards of patient care under an on-going quality study by the federal governement.
The Health Quality Incentive Demonstration (HQID) is a pay-for-performance project sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Premier healthcare alliance. The project was created to improve patient care quality and to determine if financial incentives are effective at improving patient care quality among hospitals. Just 250 hospitals nationwide are participating in the study.
Cape Fear Valley was named a Top Performer in the Hip and Knee surgery category and received Performance Attainment Awards for scores in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. The health system also received a Top Improvement award for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG).
For meeting its goals, Cape Fear Valley will receive additional reimbursement from CMS. The federal agency administers several health-related programs and reimburses hospitals for treating those patients.
HQID is the first CMS incentive program of its kind. It measures such things as prescribing a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and teaching heart failure patients to weigh themselves daily, which are considered “best practices” to achieve best patient outcomes. Hospitals are rated on whether they performed the measures for every patient at every encounter within five clinical areas.
Now in its fifth year, HQID data shows the project has saved 70,000 lives and $4.5 billion in its first three years due to fewer patient complications, re-admissions and shorter hospital stays. To learn more about the HQID project and Cape Fear Valley’s awards, please visit www.cms.hhs.gov or www.premierinc.com.
The Health Quality Incentive Demonstration (HQID) is a pay-for-performance project sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Premier healthcare alliance. The project was created to improve patient care quality and to determine if financial incentives are effective at improving patient care quality among hospitals. Just 250 hospitals nationwide are participating in the study.
Cape Fear Valley was named a Top Performer in the Hip and Knee surgery category and received Performance Attainment Awards for scores in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. The health system also received a Top Improvement award for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG).
For meeting its goals, Cape Fear Valley will receive additional reimbursement from CMS. The federal agency administers several health-related programs and reimburses hospitals for treating those patients.
HQID is the first CMS incentive program of its kind. It measures such things as prescribing a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and teaching heart failure patients to weigh themselves daily, which are considered “best practices” to achieve best patient outcomes. Hospitals are rated on whether they performed the measures for every patient at every encounter within five clinical areas.
Now in its fifth year, HQID data shows the project has saved 70,000 lives and $4.5 billion in its first three years due to fewer patient complications, re-admissions and shorter hospital stays. To learn more about the HQID project and Cape Fear Valley’s awards, please visit www.cms.hhs.gov or www.premierinc.com.
Cape Fear Valley Appoints New Director For Managed Care
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley has appointed Joseph “Bart” Fiser as its new Executive Director of Managed Care. His first day was Oct. 25.
The Lexington, Kentucky native’s new duties include supervision of the health system’s insurance contracting. Fiser previously held the position of Director of Contracting with Humana of Cincinati, Ohio. Prior to that, Fiser worked with Health Alliance of Greater Cincinati in Cincinati, Ohio.
He received bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. He received a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Xavier University in Cincinati, Ohio.
The Lexington, Kentucky native’s new duties include supervision of the health system’s insurance contracting. Fiser previously held the position of Director of Contracting with Humana of Cincinati, Ohio. Prior to that, Fiser worked with Health Alliance of Greater Cincinati in Cincinati, Ohio.
He received bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. He received a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Xavier University in Cincinati, Ohio.
Cape Fear Valley Appoints New Projects Manager
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley has appointed Spencer Cummings as its new Director of Operational Project Management.
The Clarksdale, Miss. native’s new duties include overseeing operational improvements throughout the health system. Cummings joined Cape Fear Valley in 1993 and previously held the position of Process Redesign Manager.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and received his MBA in Healthcare Management from Fayetteville State University.
The Clarksdale, Miss. native’s new duties include overseeing operational improvements throughout the health system. Cummings joined Cape Fear Valley in 1993 and previously held the position of Process Redesign Manager.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and received his MBA in Healthcare Management from Fayetteville State University.
Cape Fear Valley Tops List Of Adoption-Friendly Workplaces Within Healthcare Industry
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health System has been named as the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace in the healthcare industry for 2010 by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
The list has been released annually since 2007 in order to recognize employers with the best adoption benefits in the nation. Rankings are based on financial assistance and paid leave for employees who are adopting a child. The list includes winners by size, category and an overall top 100.
In addition to ranking number one in the healthcare industry this year, Cape Fear Valley also ranks #70 in the overall top 100.
Cape Fear Valley achieved its rankings by providing its 5,000 employees with up to $3,000 per adoption for adoption-related expenses and 12 weeks paid leave. The amount is raised to $5,000 if the child has special needs.
To be eligible, employees must be full-time and have been employed with Cape Fear Valley at least a year. The adopted child must be under the age of 18 and not be related to the employee. Other restrictions apply.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was established in 1992 as a public charity, with the goal of finding loving homes for every child. The foundation’s creator, Dave Thomas, is the founder of the Wendy’s national fast food restaurant chain and the son of adoptive parents.
To learn more about the foundation and its annual list, please visit www.DaveThomasFoundation.org.
The list has been released annually since 2007 in order to recognize employers with the best adoption benefits in the nation. Rankings are based on financial assistance and paid leave for employees who are adopting a child. The list includes winners by size, category and an overall top 100.
In addition to ranking number one in the healthcare industry this year, Cape Fear Valley also ranks #70 in the overall top 100.
Cape Fear Valley achieved its rankings by providing its 5,000 employees with up to $3,000 per adoption for adoption-related expenses and 12 weeks paid leave. The amount is raised to $5,000 if the child has special needs.
To be eligible, employees must be full-time and have been employed with Cape Fear Valley at least a year. The adopted child must be under the age of 18 and not be related to the employee. Other restrictions apply.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was established in 1992 as a public charity, with the goal of finding loving homes for every child. The foundation’s creator, Dave Thomas, is the founder of the Wendy’s national fast food restaurant chain and the son of adoptive parents.
To learn more about the foundation and its annual list, please visit www.DaveThomasFoundation.org.
Cape Fear Valley Named Top Performer Hospital
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley has been named a Premier QUEST Top Performer hospital this year for meeting stringent performance goals under the demonstration project.
Based on year-2 results, the health system received awards for top performance in the following areas:
- Saving Lives
- Safely reducing the cost of patient care
- Delivering the most reliable and effective care
Cape Fear Valley was one of just 76 hospitals nationwide to achieve QUEST Top Performer status this year.
QUEST is a voluntary, three-year project created to incentivize hospitals to increase healthcare quality, while also reducing costs, to prepare for impending changes to the healthcare industry.
It was created by Charlotte-based Premier, a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,400 U.S. hospitals and nearly 70,000 other healthcare facilities working together to achieve high quality, cost-effective care.
More than 150 hospitals nationwide joined QUEST in 2008 to set initial performance goals and then try to meet them annually during the project. Participating hospitals can collaborate and share knowledge with each other to develop best practice methods, which benefits all hospitals.
The federal government will soon begin penalizing poor-performing hospitals by reducing their Medicare insurance reimbursement payments. Higher performing hospitals will receive bonuses. QUEST hospitals consistently outperform other hospitals at a lower cost, benefitting everyone.
Based on year-2 results, the health system received awards for top performance in the following areas:
- Saving Lives
- Safely reducing the cost of patient care
- Delivering the most reliable and effective care
Cape Fear Valley was one of just 76 hospitals nationwide to achieve QUEST Top Performer status this year.
QUEST is a voluntary, three-year project created to incentivize hospitals to increase healthcare quality, while also reducing costs, to prepare for impending changes to the healthcare industry.
It was created by Charlotte-based Premier, a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,400 U.S. hospitals and nearly 70,000 other healthcare facilities working together to achieve high quality, cost-effective care.
More than 150 hospitals nationwide joined QUEST in 2008 to set initial performance goals and then try to meet them annually during the project. Participating hospitals can collaborate and share knowledge with each other to develop best practice methods, which benefits all hospitals.
The federal government will soon begin penalizing poor-performing hospitals by reducing their Medicare insurance reimbursement payments. Higher performing hospitals will receive bonuses. QUEST hospitals consistently outperform other hospitals at a lower cost, benefitting everyone.
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