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Reducing Avoidable Readmissions Effectively campaign: a statewide collaborative.

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McCoy KA, Bear-Pfaffendorf K, Foreman JK, et al. Joint Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;40:198-204, AP2.

This article describes an effort to help hospitals enhance discharge planning, medication management, patient and family engagement, care transition, and communication as elements of a state-wide collaborative to reduce readmissions. The program received a 2013 Eisenberg Award.

The MacArthur Fellows Program: Eric Coleman.

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MacArthur Foundation.

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").

Promoting collaboration and transparency in patient safety.

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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.

John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. System innovation: Concord Hospital.

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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.

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