Specific RHPI Resources and Information
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| Communications |
News
Release Template
This is communication outreach material developed specifically for Delta
state partners in the RHPI Project to promote the project by
disseminating information. This document can be used, with permission
from the hospital, as a press release to send out to your local and
regional newspapers when the RHPI Project is conducting a consultation
in your state.
Fact
Sheet / Talking Points
This document can be tailored for your individual state and includes
important information about the project outlined for state partners and
can be used to educate and inform others about the project.
| Documents |
Long Range Strategic Planning Initiative
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
This manual shows the progression over a three-year period, from consolidating gains in medical staff growth, financial performance, and new services development to focus on evolving the hospital into the dominant county health care resource. Produced by Stroudwater Associates.
Performance
Improvement Consultation Data Request Spreadsheet
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
This document is a spreadsheet designed to capture
specific data elements that have proven effective in the preparation for
the consulting team. It also facilitates completion and reply in
electronic format. It is designed to help the consulting team analyze
information prior to arrival and thus maximize use of time with hospital
administration, leadership, department managers, staff and physicians
while actually on site. First developed by Stroudwater Associates in 2001
for the Delta RHPI Project.
Performance Improvement Consultations Data and Information Request List
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
Prior to arrival on site for a performance improvement (PI) consultation,
it is essential that the consultants have current information about the
hospital and community. This document contains a list of specific data
elements that have proven effective to prepare the consulting team and
maximize the use of time while on site with physicians, administration and
staff. Developed by Wipfli Health Care Practice.
Strategic Management
Consultation - One Approach for the Balanced Scorecard
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
This process tool was developed by Community Healthcare Systems, LLS and
James Barnes, Ph.D. Community Healthcare Systems, LLC is headed by Joseph
T. Hammond, a former hospital administrator and participant of a Balanced
Scorecard consultation. James Barnes is at Louisiana State University and
has direct experience implementing BSC with rural hospitals in Oklahoma.
| Tools |
Balanced Scorecard Readiness Assessment Worksheet
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
Presented by Joe Hammond of Community Healthcare Systems, LLC, Ruleville, Mississippi, 2005, for the use of a Balanced Scorecard consultation for the Rural Hospital Performance Improvement (RHPI) Project.
Comparative Employee Feedback Data Aggregate Report
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
Delta eligible hospitals have the option of participating in an employee
feedback assessment. This assessment is available for full and part time
hospital employees. An aggregate report of results is included with
corresponding questions in six categories: planning, administrative and
management, training, environmental and retention, performance and peer
issues and supervisory issues. This report can be used to simulate discussion
regarding employee issues.
Conducting
Hospital Employee Feedback Surveys - Training Module
Developed by Linda Powell of Mountain States Group, this
module a list of those tools and examples for employee feedback surveys
as well as other tools that you can download in their original format so
you can edit and use what you need. Simply click on the file you want to
download.
Employee Feedback Form
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
This employee feedback form is a service provided to the Delta RHPI Project
participating hospitals. Linda Powell of Mountain States Group manages the
Employee Feedback process. For more information contact Linda Powell at lpowell@MtnStatesGroup.org or
208-336-5533 extension 235.
Key Informant Interview and Assessment Process
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
This document provides information for planning and preparing for face-to-face
interviews.
Subject areas are suggested for the development of specific questions.
Developed by the Center for Rural Health, University of North Dakota,
School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Patient Satisfaction Surveys for Critical Access Hospitals
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
This manual provides information on survey methods and how to conduct a
patient satisfaction survey. Patient satisfaction survey and report
templates are also included. Published by Linda Powell, Mountain States
Group.
| Organizations |
Alabama Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
Founded in 1921, the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) is a statewide
trade organization that assists member hospitals in effectively serving the
health care needs of Alabama, through advocacy, representation, education and
services. Members of the association include primarily hospitals and health
systems, as well as other companies and organizations related to health care.
Alabama Office of Rural Health
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The Alabama Office of Rural Health (AORH) is an organizational component of
the Alabama Department of Public Health. Its mission is to: (1) facilitate and
support activities which improve access to primary medical care throughout the
State, and; (2) promote the health of rural residents, with special concern
for medically underserved populations.
Arkansas Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) is a membership organization, which
for 70 years has assisted its members through collective initiatives which
facilitate the integration and improvement of the delivery of healthcare
services throughout Arkansas.
Illinois Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The Illinois Hospital Association, with offices in Naperville and Springfield,
represents approximately 200 hospitals and health systems and the patients and
communities they serve. Our members range from the teaching hospitals that
train tomorrow's doctors and nurses, to community hospitals that transform
advances in medicine and technology into better lives for patients, to rural
facilities that bring high-quality patient care to the less populated regions
of our state, to specialty institutions that care for patients in need of
behavioral health, long-term care, or rehabilitation services.
Illinois
Office of Rural Health
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The goal of the center is to improve access to primary health care in rural
and underserved areas of Illinois and to encourage community involvement in
health issues. The center also serves as an information clearinghouse on rural
health issues.
Kentucky Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
An association that represents and serves hospitals, related health care
organizations and integrated health care systems that are accountable to the
community and oriented toward community health improvement.
Lousiana Bureau of
Primary Care and Rural Health
The Louisiana Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health's mission is to
improve the health status of Louisiana residents in rural and
underserved areas by working proactively to build community health
systems' capacity to provide integrated, efficient and effective
health care services.
Louisiana Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The mission of the Louisiana Hospital Association is to support its members
through advocacy, education and services.
Mississippi
Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
Founded in 1931, the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) is a statewide
trade organization that assists member hospitals in effectively serving the
health care needs of Mississippi through advocacy, representation,
information, education and services.
Missouri Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The mission of the MHA is to create an envrionment that enables member
hospitals and health care systems to improve the health of their patients and
communities.
Tennessee Hospital Association
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
The mission of the Tennessee Hospital Association is to lead our members in
advocacy for and support of community-based hospitals and health systems and
to assist them in delivering accessible, cost-effective, quality health
services.
Tennessee Office of Rural Health
(Not a U.S. Government Web Site)
To improve and enhance the accessibility, availability, and affordability of
quality health care in Tennessee by creating a central focus and coordination
of rural health care resources.