Session Five: How 'Recognize and Rescue' Approach Leads to Lifesaving Outcomes
This session explores Ascension’s innovative “Recognize and Rescue” initiative, a systemwide effort to improve patient outcomes by identifying and responding to early signs of clinical deterioration. We are honored to welcome Dr. Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Quality & Safety and Chief Quality Officer at Ascension, who authored the featured article. Facilitated by Keon Blackledge, the conversation will highlight how Catholic social teaching guides our commitment to proactive care, ethical responsibility, and quality improvement.
Featured Articles:
Presenters
Keon Blackledge, MBA, FACHE
Senior Director, Strategic Integration
Catholic Health Association of the United States
Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President for Quality and Safety
Ascension
Please Note: These discussion sessions will not be recorded in order to foster open discussion.
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