Orlando, Fla. — The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is taking part in the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8 Improvement Forum at the Orlando VA Medical Center. This event brings together various VA medical centers in the region to share effective practices that enhance care for Veterans.
NF/SGVHS is showcasing eight best practices aimed at making care more efficient, safe, and high-quality. These initiatives are vital for delivering the best service to Veterans who rely on VA facilities.
Wende Dottor, Executive Health System Director for NF/SGVHS, emphasizes the importance of learning from other VA facilities. “This forum allows us to collaborate and strive for consistent, high-quality care for Veterans, no matter where they are served.”
The forum promotes teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning among VA healthcare teams. By sharing successful strategies, facilities can adopt methods that improve operations and outcomes for Veterans.
Matt Kanouse, System Redesign Coordinator for NF/SGVHS, notes, “Exchanging best practices enhances our teamwork and the quality of care we provide. It helps reduce inefficiencies and supports safe, consistent treatment.”
NF/SGVHS’s initiatives focus heavily on improving the Veteran experience. Key areas include reducing wait times and applying evidence-based care to boost outcomes. Other goals include enhancing team collaboration, maintaining patient safety, and ensuring a reliable standard of care.
Dottor asserts that every best practice shared reflects a commitment to Veterans. “By learning from one another, we get closer to our mission: providing the best care to every Veteran, every time.”
Interestingly, a recent survey revealed that 86% of Veterans value timely access to care. This feedback underlines the need for continuous improvement in VA services. As the healthcare landscape evolves, sharing best practices becomes crucial to meet the needs of Veterans effectively.
The NH/SGVHS’s commitment is clear: learning from experience enhances the quality of care and helps build trust in the services provided to those who have served the nation. For more insights, you can explore data on Veterans’ healthcare needs here.
