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Karie Untiedt

Director of Quality and Patient Safety

Ensuring Safer Outcomes for Every Patient

Ensuring patient safety is fundamental to delivering high-quality care and improving health outcomes. Missouri hospitals are committed to reducing medical errors, preventing infections and enhancing patient care coordination to create safer care environments.

MHA provides comprehensive resources, research, and best practices to help hospitals develop and implement effective patient safety strategies. Whether addressing clinical safety, preventing readmissions or improving care transitions, we support health care leaders in creating systems that prioritize patient well-being every step of the way.

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Looking for more tools and insights to improve patient safety? MHA offers guidance, data, and best practices to help hospitals strengthen safety protocols, reduce medical errors and improve overall care quality.

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Building a Culture of Safety in Health Care

Helping care teams implement safety protocols, prevent errors and improve outcomes

Clinical Quality & Safety

Access tools and best practices to reduce risks, improve patient care and maintain the highest safety standards

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Readmissions

Strategies and data to help hospitals prevent unnecessary readmissions and improve patient recovery 

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Care Transitions Support

Resources to optimize discharge planning, enhance communication and support seamless patient transitions 

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Patient Safety Dashboard

Gain hospital-specific patient safety insights

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MHA Convention Preview: Visionary Leadership Awards

MHA Convention Preview: Visionary Leadership Awards

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October 20, 2025

MHA Recognizes 2025 Health Care Leadership Series Graduates

The Missouri Hospital Association is proud to announce the graduating class of the 22nd Annual Health Care Leadership Series, a comprehensive…
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CMS Clarifies Claims Hold And COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Edit

October 17, 2025

CMS Clarifies Claims Hold And COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Edit

As the federal government shutdown continues, CMS has released clarification about a temporary hold on certain claims. According to CMS, Medicare…
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October 16, 2025

HIDI Releases 2026 Premier Data And Reporting Packages

The Hospital Industry Data Institute’s 2026 Premier Data and Reporting Packages are available online for subscription orders. These packages are…
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MHA Convention Preview: Aim For Excellence Awards

October 15, 2025

MHA Convention Preview: Aim For Excellence Awards

MHA will honor three hospitals with its 2025 Aim for Excellence Award at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The…
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Strengthen Hospital Safety Programs

Create a safer environment for patients and staff with best practices for hospital decontamination, workplace safety, and facility preparedness. Explore guidelines and resources to enhance safety protocols and ensure compliance. 

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