Data are a key component to each of these initiatives. But the true improvement work happens in collaboration, education, consultation and disruption of old patterns and habits. And that involves relationships, trust and on-the-ground support.
Reducing Preventable Maternal Mortality Through TexasAIM
Promoting the health of mothers and babies also is a priority for Texas hospitals and public health advocates alike. Texas hospitals have worked closely with lawmakers and state health agencies over the last decade to identify needed public policies. Learn more about the policy requirements Texas hospitals have implemented to support maternal and baby health and the proactive steps Texas hospitals have taken through TexasAIM to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
Legislation
Resources
THA Comments on Draft Rules Regarding Architectural Standards (April 6, 2022)
THA Lunch & Learn Series on Infection Control (Oct. 26, 2020)
DSHS Announces Bidirectional Data Exchange for ImmTrac 2 (June 26, 2020)
HHSC Guidance for Reporting HAIs (June 2020)
Guidance for New Health Care-Associated Infection Reporting Requirements (December 2019)
TDSHS FAQs for HAI Reporting Changes (December 2019)
Guidance for New Health Care-Associated Infection Reporting Requirements
TDSHS FAQs for HAI Reporting Changes
FY 2020 Grant Opportunity Available for SAFE-Ready Designation
Improving Health Care Quality and Patient Safety in Texas Hospitals
Simplification of Reporting Requirements Needed to Improve Patient Safety and Quality
Texas Hospitals Focus on Maternal and Newborn Health
Liaison Information Report: Healthcare & Public Heath Sector Pharmaceutical Industry(May 25, 2018)
CMS Partnership for Patients Letter
Texas Department of State Health Services HAI PAE Advisory Panel