How will IHI measure the campaigns progress?
McCannon: We’re tracking mortality through monthly figures reported by participating organizations on a quarterly basis and comparing them to mortality figures from the prior year. We’re also encouraging participants to track measures associated with each of the interventions. It’s not required, but we believe strongly that you can’t make any change without measuring your progress. PSQH: IHI is known for its work with hospitals, but current activity in quality and safety issues reaches beyond traditional hospital organizations. Is there a way for othersassociations, advocacy groups, even healthcare consumersto join the campaign? McCannon: Yes, a core principle of the campaign is that everyone can participate in this work. Partner organizations, like state hospital organizations and national organizations involved in quality, can participate. In fact, we anticipate that many of these organizations will emerge as nodes in the campaign. We are looking into ways to include consumers and pa
