Ransom Memorial Hospital embraces CQI shift in service
Ransom Memorial Hospital outlines two strategic aims to reshape external relations with local and out-of-county health providers as part of a broader goal to future proof care. The plan centers on continuous quality improvement driven by frontline staff, with metrics like wait times billing accuracy test result turnaround and patient satisfaction to make RMH the hospital of choice in Franklin County.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
RMH
Franklin County
Japan
Dr. Deming
Kodak
Ford
Xerox
Miami seeks $400,000 health grant for new building
Paola Miami County commissioners voted unanimously to pursue another $400,000 grant to finance a health department building. Last year the grant was denied, and $189,700 was set aside, remaining in the health department cash balance. The project is estimated to cost just under $600,000.
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Paola
Miami County
Health Department
Smoking ban debate continues among Miami County trustees
Miami County Hospital board revisits a total no smoking policy after initially restricting it to indoor areas. Trustees weigh reinstating the complete ban with a smoking cessation program as the plan to help staff and community quit. One trustee supports a July start, others seek proof the program will work, and one remains opposed.
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Paola
Miami County Hospital
Broadened focus on child abuse prevention in Kansas
National and local agencies push awareness during April Child Abuse Prevention Month. In Kansas 24,797 abuse or neglect cases were reported last year while reports rose 50 percent from 1985 to 1992. Most abuse happens within families. prevention stresses healthy parenting, counseling, classes, and support groups. Call 1-800-332-6378 for help. A Hawaii Healthy Start Plus pilot hopes to be adopted in Kansas, supplying home visitors to at risk families.
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National Committee To
Kansas
Melissa Owen
Kansas Children’s Service League
ECSL
Owen
Sai G
KCSL
Tollfree
Hawaii
Children’s Service League
Healthy Start
Asthma Meeting for Families in Lawrence
The American Lung Association of Kansas hosts a conference titled Asthma: Winning the Battle to Breathe for adults teens and children and their families. It takes place Saturday April 30 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with 5 per person or 15 for a family of three or more. Registration includes materials breaks and a youth T shirt.
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Lawrence
American Lung Association of Kansas
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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