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July 08, 2008

Register now for the 3rd Annual Lean Conference - August 27

The 3rd Annual IHC Lean Conference, "Improving Patient Care and Employee Satisfaction Through Lean," will be held on August 27 at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State Center campus...   Full Story

July 18, 2008

President's Report

Summer is a terrific time to reflect on accomplishments. Whether it-s concluding the school year, a fiscal year, or reviewing mid-year progress, summer is a fine time to...  Full Story


June 27, 2008

Second Learning Sessions Held for ALC and LLC

Despite flooding across the state of Iowa, the Ambulatory Learning Community (ALC) and Lean Learning Community (LLC) both held their second learning sessions the second week...  Full Story


June 18, 2008

Order Sets Help Iowa Health Physicians Prevent Blood Clots

Preventing post-surgical blood clots is a patient safety issue of national concern. Iowa Health-Des Moines physicians have taken a proactive role in addressing this issue...  Full Story

July 08, 2008

IHC Node Work Day Set - August 26, 2008

The IHC Node Work Day provides a forum for health care professionals to come together and share their experiences on working towards a safer environment for patients, families...  Full Story


June 18, 2008

Patient Safety and Data Committees Under Way

The Patient Safety Committee, chaired by Tim Gutshall, MD-Iowa Foundation for Medical Care, met for the first time on April 2. Highlights of the session...  Full Story

Iowa Report

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Upcoming Events
  • 08/26/08

    - IHC Node Work Day

    Location: Ames
    Time: 8:00 a.m.


  • 08/27/08

    - IHC 3rd Annual Lean Conference

    Location: Scheman Building, Ames
    Time: 8:30 a.m.


  • 09/23/08

    - Ambulatory Learning Community

    Location: Foxbro Conf. Center
    Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


  • 09/24/08

    - Lean Learning Community

    Location: Foxbro Conf. Center
    Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


  • 11/12/08

    - IHC Annual Conference

    Location: Scheman Building, Ames
    Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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