Why Johnston Health’s Partnership with UNC is Key to Improved Patient Outcomes
Johnston Health and the University of North Carolina (UNC) have collaborated to provide better healthcare services to patients. This partnership has been beneficial for Johnston Health as it has seen a significant improvement in various areas, including patient outcomes. In this article, we will discuss how UNC’s partnership with Johnston Health has been key to improving patient outcomes.
Introduction
Johnston Health is a community health system that has been serving patients for almost 60 years. In 2015, Johnston Health and UNC formed a partnership to improve patient care. UNC is a recognized leader in healthcare and brings its expertise, resources, and world-class research to help enhance Johnston Health’s services.
Reduced Hospital Readmissions
One of the primary focuses of this partnership has been to reduce hospital readmissions. As per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Johnston Health has consistently maintained a lower than expected rate of readmissions. UNC has helped Johnston Health to identify specific areas, such as chronic disease management, which tend to lead to more readmissions. Johnston Health has implemented various interventions, such as better discharge planning and closer follow-up with patients, to reduce readmissions.
Improved Patient Experience
UNC has worked with Johnston Health to improve the overall patient experience. This partnership has done a lot to improve communication between patients and healthcare providers. Johnston Health has implemented new processes that enable a smoother transition between different care settings. This has resulted in higher patient satisfaction scores.
Improved Clinical Performance
Johnston Health has also experienced an improvement in clinical performance in many areas. UNC has provided expert guidance to implement evidence-based practices, leading to better outcomes and fewer complications. There have also been marked improvements in clinical quality metrics, such as quality of care for pneumonia and heart failure patients.
Conclusion
Johnston Health’s partnership with UNC has been a game changer for the community health system. With UNC’s assistance, Johnston Health has been able to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and provide better overall care. This reflects the increasing trend in healthcare to collaborate for better outcomes. Going forward, Johnston Health and UNC plan to continue their partnership to provide their community with the highest quality healthcare services.
