Grantmakers Respond to Medication Errors
Medication errors are among the most common preventable medical errors. This Issue Focus article discusses a variety of strategies to reduce medication errors, from relabeling similarly named medications to purchasing and implementing new technologies in institutional settings, and how foundations can facilitate the adoption of these and other strategies.
Shoring Up the Safety Net: Grantmakers Act to Strengthen Providers Serving the Underserved
Health grantmakers are working to shore up the safety net in various ways. This Issue Focus explores grantmaker activities beyond providing funding for direct services and capital improvement, including strengthening organizational capacity, supporting community-based health plans, and educating policymakers.
Terrorism and Meeting the Needs of the Nation’s Children
The events of 9/11 and the ongoing threat of terrorism have had a profound effect on all Americans. Moreover, the systems responsible for responding in the event of a terrorist act, such as health and public safety, are less prepared to address the needs of children than other populations. This Issue Focus looks at strategies funders can use to incorporate the needs of children into emergency preparedness planning by involving schools, hospital pediatric departments, and other youth-serving organizations.
Congress Considering Legislation to Change Payout Calculations
This GIH Issue Focus examines how health foundations would be impacted as Congress considers legislation to change payout calculations.
Children’s Mental Health: Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment
Each year, 1 in 10 American children experiences a mental illness severe enough to cause some impairment in the child’s ability to function in school, family, and community settings. Yet only a small proportion of those in need receive treatment.
Y2K and Health Care
Written just prior to the year 2000, this Issue Focus discusses the potential impact of the Y2K problem and its effect on the delivery of health care, especially to vulnerable populations. It also explores philanthropy’s role at the local, state, and national levels to help mitigate these predicted problems.
Helping Youngsters in Child Care Stay Healthy and Safe
This GIH Issue Focus tackles health and safety issues in child care settings, and outlines opportunities for grantmakers.
Death of the Magic Bullet: Examining Antibiotic Resistance
This GIH Issue Focus examines antibiotic resistance and explores opportunities for health funders.