The 5 Million Lives Campaign is a voluntary initiative to protect patients from five million incidents of medical harm over the next two years (December 2006 – December 2008).

In memory of David R. Calkins, MD, MPP (May 27, 1948 – April 7, 2006) -- physician, teacher, colleague, and friend

CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS:

 Check out the National Network Day (October 27) agenda to learn how you can best take advantage of the day's range of sessions and resources.

 Get on-the-spot advice!  Join the upcoming Office Hours.  Improving CHF care is the topic on October 14.  See the Schedule tab for dates, times, slides, and WebEx information.

  Review a summary of IHI.org resources relevant to the CMS Hospital-Acquired Conditions list.

 In the last four years, what's been your proudest moment as a health care improvement professional?  Take a few minutes to tell us your Campaign story.

 Are you (or do you know) a full-time health professions student?  Apply for the David Calkins Memorial Scholarship for the IHI National Forum.  Deadline is October 17.

 Has your hospital committed to the Boards on Board intervention? Let us know by asking your Campaign Key Contact to go to the Campaign Extranet and verify that your team profile is up-to-date.  Click here for more detailed instructions.

 Review the slides referenced on the October 6 Campaign LIVE on decreasing emergency-to-balloon times.

 Take part in the next Rural Grand Rounds virtual hospital visit on October 16.  Go to the Rural Affinity Group area of the Materials tab for details.

Looking for advice?  Check out the easily searchable Campaign Mentor Hospital registry.

Consult the Campaign Resource Guide for advice on choosing the most appropriate Campaign materials for your team.

Read the review of the 5 Million Lives Campaign's first year, learn more about what was learned during the Fall Harvest, and see a preview of what's to come in 2008.

Download the updated table illustrating the Campaign's Alignment with National Healthcare Improvement Initiatives.

Download IHI's white paper on Execution of Strategic Improvement Initiatives to Produce System-Level Results.

Declare your improvement aims!  View the aims set by organizations across the US.  To publicly share your aims, send an email to campaign@ihi.org.  See the National Action Day page for details.

Use the customizable press release template to alert your local media to your participation in the 5 Million Lives Campaign.

Watch a video clip from Don Berwick's December 12 IHI National Forum plenary describing the 5 Million Lives Campaign. See also the accompanying presentation slides from the entire plenary speech.