Providence St. Vincent Medical Center: Improving Efficiency by Standardizing Care and Ensuring Access

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center was recognized by the Leapfrog Group as a "Highest Value Hospital" in 2008. But it was its pursuit of quality and accessibility, not efficiency, which appears to have been the driving force behind its success. The designation can be traced to three not...

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Published in:Policy File 2011
Main Authors: Edwards, Jennifer N, Lashbrook, Aimee
Format: Report
Language:English
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Health care policy
The Commonwealth Fund
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Summary:Providence St. Vincent Medical Center was recognized by the Leapfrog Group as a "Highest Value Hospital" in 2008. But it was its pursuit of quality and accessibility, not efficiency, which appears to have been the driving force behind its success. The designation can be traced to three notable initiatives: its Safe Patient Access Capacity Enhancement (SPACE) project, the simplification of surgical orders, and the use of staff councils to address safety concerns.