On May 2, AAMC held a ribbon-cutting for its Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit. The ACE unit offers a specialized model of care for older, hospitalized patients with acute illness. The 30-bed unit is one of 13 in … learn more
Center for Healthcare Improvement
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013The AAMC Center for Healthcare Improvement (CHI) was created in September 2012. Barry Meisenberg, MD, medical director of the DeCesaris Cancer Institute, was named as CHI’s founding director and also serves as Chair of Quality Improvement and Healthcare Systems Research.… learn more
AAMC’s Medical Surgical Unit receives patient safety award
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013The medical surgical unit at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) recently received a Circle of Honor Award from the Maryland Patient Safety Center. The Center recognizes hospitals and health systems for their progress in advancing a culture of safety for … learn more
Drug shortage updates
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013Find the latest AAMC drug shortage update here.… learn more
Bay Area Midwifery Earns Three-Year Accreditation
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013Bay Area Midwifery, located in the Wayson Pavilion at AAMC, recently earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers.… learn more
Dunham joins Premier OB/GYN
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013Board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist Whitney Dunham, MD, recently joined Premier OB/GYN. Dr. Dunham is a native of Philadelphia. She completed her medical degree with honors at Meharry Medical College and completed her internship and residency at The Hospital of the University … learn more
GW Cancer Institute Launches Cancer Survivorship Series for PCPs
by Medical Staff Office on April 26, 2013Access the series schedule or register for the program here.
In collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the George Washington University Cancer Institute (GWCI) recently launched the Cancer Survivorship … learn more
Heard About Choosing Wisely?
by Barry Meisenberg MD on April 26, 2013In an unprecedented public health initiative during an era of diminishing resources, 35 medical professional organizations have joined forces with consumer groups to promote safe and responsible utilization practices, i.e. Choosing Wisely, for both patients and physicians.
Each partner … learn more