Dr. Eric Coleman has enhanced care transitions by developing tools and processes to improve communication and reduce readmissions. The MacArthur Foundation has selected him as a 2012 Fellow and recipient of $500,000 (often called a "genius grant").
Apold J, Daniels T, Sonneborn M. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32:672-675.
This article discusses the efforts of the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety to promote a culture of safety among the state's health care organizations.
Uhlig PN, Brown J, Nason AK, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Improv. 2002;28:666-672.
The Concord Hospital has been recognized for its effective use of teamwork and communication, and the Concord Collaborative Care Model draws from successful efforts in the aviation industry, human factors science, and high-reliability organizations.