September 26, 2014

Quality Alert Biweekly Report: September 24 (PDF)
This represents a sample performance metric of the CMS & TJC Core Measures. "Best care 100% all the time, for all our patients." Learn more

WellMD News October 2014 (PDF)
This month's newsletter contains a calendar alive with a tremendously diverse range of activities, events and classes.  Take a look!  It also describes a new program to encourage medical students to reflect on their clinical experiences, plus a link to sign up for a community garden plot close to the medical center.  Note the All Hospital Schwartz Rounds will be held Thursday, October 9th, 12:30-1:30, M114.

MEC formally opposes Proposition 46 (aka MICRA) (PDF)
California healthcare costs will significantly increase with new MICRA proposition. The Medical Staff Executive Committees of the Stanford Health Care and the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (the "MECs"), representing the over 2500 physicians who care for patients at these hospitals and clinics, formally oppose Proposition 46 dealing with patient drug checks, physician screening and medical malpractice lawsuits. The MECs believe that this initiative will compromise patient privacy, limit access to needed healthcare services, increase healthcare costs, foster baseless lawsuits, and create significant inefficiencies. Click here to read the joint statement of SHC and LPCH Medical Staff Executive Committees.

SUMC Renewal Project: 10 Day Look Ahead
A summary of the Renewal Project's activities over the next ten days.

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