Welcome to AHMC
What does AHMC stand for?
Advanced Healthcare Medical Corporation
What three traits make a nurse indispensable?
Attitude, kindness, and work ethic
What's the main difference between for-profit and non-profit hospitals?
For profit: Profits go to investors
Non-profit: Reinvest in care and community
What does CMS stand for?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
What do "core measures" ensure?
Standardized, evidence-based care for key conditions
How many hospitals make up the AHMC Healthcare System?
Nine Hospitals
What is professionalism in nursing based on?
Actions, communication, ethics, and teamwork
Who are the three main types of payors in healthcare?
Government, private insurance, and self-pay/uninsured
Name one CMS program that affects hospital funding.
HVBP, HRRP, HACRP, IQR/OQR, or HCAHPS
Name one tip diagnosis nurses see most often.
Sepsis, HF, Stroke, AMI, COPD, Pneumonia, etc.
What is the shared mission among all AHMC hospitals?
To provide quality, compassionate care
What percentage can high-performing nursing teams reduce adverse events by?
20-30%
What's the nurse's role in preventing insurance denials?
Chart promptly, communicate with Case Management, use SICK-D and SMART-D
What is the maximum penalty for the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP)?
Up to 3%
Why is early discharge planning important?
Improves satisfaction, opens beds, reduces complications
According to EBP, what type of onboarding program improves nurse retention by 25-35%?
Supportive onboarding programs for new grads
According to Dr. Wu, what is the most important message that guides nurses through chaos?
Kindness
What does IPA stand for, and what is its role?
Independent Practice Association- a group of contracted independent physicians
What are the six HCAHPS domains?
Communication, responsiveness, cleanliness, quietness, discharge info, and care transitions
What does LOS stand for, and why does it matter?
Length of Stay--affects quality metrics and cost
Name three of the nine AHMC hospitals.
Any three: Anaheim, Alhambra, Garfield, Greater El Monte, Monterey Park, Parkview, San Gabriel Valley, Seton, Whittier.
What is the long-term impact of showing kindness to patients?
Patients remember how nurses made then feel, not just their treatment
Why does AHMC, as a for-profit system, focus on efficiency?
Efficiency drives reinvestment in staff, equipment, and services
What does the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP) penalize?
The bottom 25% of hospitals for high infection and safety event rates
Name two ways nurses help reduce LOS.
Prompt assessments, coordinated care, preventing falls/infections