WWW Iowa Healthcare Collaborative

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Success Story



Diagrams describing two of UIHC’s Lean initiatives can be viewed below.



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Detail Navigation
  • Toolkits Front Page

    View the IHC toolkits and their contents.

  • Anticoagulation

    Resources for providers to ensure safe and effective long-term anticoagulation therapy in all care settings.

  • Culture of Safety

    Information on how to deploy the NQF 30 Safe Practices.

  • Health Literacy

    Information that discusses how to better communicate medical information to patients.

  • Healthcare-associated Infections

    Information on the monitoring and reporting of HAIs.

  • Lean in Health Care

    This process improvement method can help providers deliver more efficient care that saves resources and improves quality.

  • Medical Home

    Details on the principles and components of a patient centered medical home, including the business case and how to become one.

  • Medication Reconciliation

    Resources for providers to avoid adverse drug events.

  • Narcotics

    Resources for the safe administration of narcotics and opioids.

  • Tobacco Cessation

    Information and resources for providers in their efforts to assist patients with tobacco cessation.

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