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Episode 25 - Malea Hartvickson - Connecting Hospitals with Tools to Improve Care
Melea Hartvickson of the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative shares how her organization helps rural hospitals reduce patient safety risks.
Malea Hartvickson discusses examples of the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative's work helping rural hospitals reduce readmissions. She explains some of the tools they offer and how to form partnerships with facilities. Hartvickson also discusses examples of hospital staff breaking down the barrier between risk management and patient safety.

Guide: How One External Peer Review per Provider Each Year Can Transform Quality in FQHCs and Rural Hospitals
External peer review reduces bias, improves patient safety, eases staff burden, and strengthens compliance—just one review per provider/year.
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Why and How to Introduce External Reviews into a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Program
External peer reviews reduce bias, fill specialty gaps, ease admin burden, and boost quality—key for FQHCs, rural sites, and high-risk care.
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Understanding HRSA Performance Measures: What They Are and Why They Matter for Health Centers
HRSA performance measurements help health centers track critical metrics—driving quality care, funding, and community impact.
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