Patient Safety Bulletin

Learn How To Enhance Surgical Care and Recovery by Enrolling in AHRQ Project—Informational Webinars Start October 29

Get help implementing an enhanced surgical recovery program for your hospital’s gynecology, colorectal, hip fracture or joint replacement surgery service by enrolling in a no-cost program that is funded and guided by AHRQ. Enrollment is now open for the 12-month program that starts March 1, 2019, and informational webinars begin on October 29 and run through December 13. Hospitals participating in the program will receive evidence-based enhanced recovery pathways, coaching and content calls with experts in the field, implementation resources, access to the American College of Surgeons’ data collection platform and benchmark reports, and continuous clinical and implementation support. These resources are invaluable to help kick start and sustain an enhanced recovery program at your hospital.

The Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons, is leading the program. Several free informational webinars are available for hospitals interested in joining or learning more. Visit theprogram’s website for webinar dates, details, and registration information.