Publications

The following health care publications are available from the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA):

Web-Based Publications (Free)

• Colorado Hospitals Fact Sheet
  
• Hospital Charges and Average Length of Stay (2011)
  For the 35 most common reasons for hospitalization.
• Hospital Charges and Average Length of Stay (2010)
  For the 35 most common reasons for hospitalization.
• Examining the Impacts of Hospitals on the Colorado Economy (2011) – Executive Summary
• Examining the Impacts of Hospitals on the Colorado Economy (2011) – Full Report
• HIPAA Release Form
• Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions
• Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions (Spanish Version)

Publications for Sale

• 2013 CHA Desk Directory Order Form
• 2008 Colorado Consent Manual Order Form
• Hospital Charges and Average Length of Stay, available via CD-ROM or hard copy by year, 2005-2009 (for the 35 most Common Reasons for Hospitalization) – Call 720-489-1630 to order.

Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

• Colorado Wristband Standardization Project
• Implementation Plan of HB 06-1278 (2007, pertaining to Colorado Hospital Report Card)