New research from Associate Professor Tory Hogan finds nursing home performance fluctuates widely in the United States. In just a few years, 5-star facilities slid while lower-ranked options climbed — but how does that translate to patient care? “The organizational performance, it ebbs and flows,” she said. “A lot of that is based on real decisions teammates are making to work toward something. But you also really can’t rest on your laurels.” (fb)

There is still time to register for the Summer Program in Population Health’s data visualization course! This two-day, hands-on workshop introduces foundational principles of data visualization, covering design best practices, chart selection, storytelling and accessibility considerations. We hope to see you June 2-3 for skill building, networking and learning with Ohio’s public health workforce. (fb)