Projects and Initiatives

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Projects and Initiatives

IHI works with healthcare organizations and partners to address challenges that affect people and communities. Our projects and initiatives bring people together to test ideas, share what works, and put improvement into practice. Whether you’re looking for approaches to use in your organization or opportunities to connect with others, start with the topic that matters most to you.

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Older Adults

Age-Friendly Health Systems

Helping care teams deliver safe, reliable care aligned with what matters to older adults across care settings.

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Older Adults

Global Healthy Aging Initiative

Connecting health systems, policymakers, and community leaders to help people age healthier, longer, and with greater dignity.

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Safety

IHI Lucian Leape Institute

A think tank identifying new approaches to improve patient and workforce safety and accelerate progress across health care.

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Safety

National Action Plan for Patient Safety

A framework with 17 recommendations to help organizations reduce harm and strengthen safety across their systems.

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Safety

Patient Safety Awareness Week

An annual campaign that encourages action to make health care safer and brings attention to patient safety each March.

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Equity

Rise to Health Coalition

A national coalition advancing equity in health care through coordinated action among individuals and organizations.

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Older Adults

The Conversation Project

Free resources to help people discuss their wishes for care through the end of life with those closest to them.

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