Catalogued QI Projects (2018)
Overview
Prior to the development and launch of the QI Project Registry, a selection of projects were catalogued, featuring improvement initiatives conducted across Baylor College of Medicine (including its affiliated institutions) and presented at various annual quality improvement conferences held in 2018:
- 04/26/2018: Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference (Houston, TX)
- 05/11/2018: Texas Educator’s Academies Collaborative for Health Professions – Southeast (TEACH-S) Educational Symposium (Houston, TX)
- 08/16/2018: 2018 VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference (Houston, TX)
Where applicable, each project listing includes details regarding associated dissemination activities, publications, and/or faculty advancement and promotion (based on research and scholarship) resulting from the respective improvement project.
2018 Project Innovations
| Project Name | Project Contact | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetric and Gynecologic Resident Ultrasound Education Project using Simulations | Anjali Aggarwal, MD | 2018 Texas Educator's Academies Collaborative for Health Professions - Southeast (TEACH-S) Educational Symposium May 11, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Improving Efficiency Of Cirrhosis Tracker Program – A Quality Improvement Initiative In Liver Clinic At Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Download Abstract) | Srikar Reddy Mapakshi, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Morbidity And Mortality Conference: An Innovative Strategy To Teach Quality And Safety In The Outpatient Setting (Download Abstract) | Michelle Sibille, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Coding: Teaching Old Docs New Tricks (Download Abstract) | Lisa Owens, DO | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| A Comprehensive Curriculum For Training Interprofessional Leaders In Quality Improvement (Download Abstract) | Kyler Godwin, PhD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| QI Jumpstart Training Course | Kyler Godwin, PhD | 2018 VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference August 16, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Creation Of A PICU Quality And Safety Team (Download Abstract) | Matthew Musick, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Implementing Standardized Migraine Patient Education (Download Abstract) | Thara R. Bala, MD, MHA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Decreasing Use Of Narcotics In Postpartum Patients After Uncomplicated Vaginal Delivery. (Download Abstract) | Beth Davis, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Driving Quality Improvement With Dynamic Dashboarding (Download Abstract) | Susan Schindler, LVN | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Analyzing The Use Of Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) In Acute Patient Care In Harris Health Hospitals (Download Abstract) | Nathaniel J. Spezia-Lindner, BA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Implementing QI Curriculum In The Pediatric GI Fellowship Program While Performing A QI Project Titled: Improving Patient Transfer Of Care For Direct Admissions. | Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD | 2018 VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference August 16, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Evaluation of Incident Management Team Response to Outpatient Clinical Emergencies | Mary Frances Musso, DO | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Criterion Based Tailored Approach To Education For Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes In Pediatrics (Download Abstract) | Grace Kim, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Decreasing Clabsis In The NICU Through Standardization Of Critical Central Line Procedures (Download Abstract) | Isa Baruah, BSN, RN, CCRN | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Bowel Preparation For Colostomy Reversal In Children (Download Abstract) | Eric H. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Assessing The Accuracy And Quality Of Care Of The Harris Health System Diabetic Retinopathy Teleretinal Screening Program (Download Abstract) | Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| QI Mentoring In A Family Medicine Residency | Shruti Varadarajan, MD | 2018 VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference August 16, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| A Curriculum For Quality Improvement Change Agents (Download Abstract) | Claire Campbell, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| What Is The Ideal Screening Strategy For Double Hit Lymphoma? (Download Abstract) | Ghazaleh Eskandari, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| High Value Care Morning Report | Michelle Sibille, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Disaster Planning for Patients with Acute Leukemia: Teaching Quality Improvement to Nurse Coordinators |
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2018 VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference August 16, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Workshops: A Standardized Team-based Appoach Model to Teaching residents Quality Improvement | Veronica Lenge de Rosen, MD | 2018 VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference August 16, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Improving Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination Rates In Patients With Congestive Heart Failure And Cardiomyopathy (Download Abstract) | Karla Criner, MD |
Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Impact Of A Surgical Site Infection Bundle On Surgical Site Infection Rates In Cesarean Deliveries (Download Abstract) | Christina Davidson, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Medical Student Physical Exam Rounds In The Bcm Core Medicine Clerkship: A Pilot Program (Download Abstract) | Nathaniel J. Spezia-Lindner, BA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns At Baylor Clinic 2014-2016: Evaluating Prescribing Patterns And Surveying Physician Behaviors (Download Abstract) | Kristen Mathias (MS3) | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Increasing Suicidal Ideation Screening And Documentation Within Pediatric Psychology (Download Abstract) | Sonia Izmirian, PhD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Driving Instructions For Adolescent Drivers With Concussions (Download Abstract) | Jonathan A. Santana, DO | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Making A "Pact" To Manage Our Complex Patients (Download Abstract) | Jacqueline Birnbaum, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Lost In Transport: Reduction Of Lost Tissue Samples From The Operating Room By Improving The Transport Process (Download Abstract) | Daniel Rosen, MD, MEd | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Meds To Beds: A Quality Improvement Initiative To Increase Filling Of Antimicrobial Prescriptions Prior To Discharge (Download Abstract) | Sheena Gupta, MD, MBA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Self-Management And Associated Oucomes For Adolecents With Spina Bifida (Download Abstract) | Ellen Fremion, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Implementation Of A Standardized Clinical Documentation Form For Patients With Cerebral Palsy In The TCH PM&R Clinics (Download Abstract) | Rochelle Dy, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Patient Care Through Evaluation Of Emergent Response System In Outpatient Clinical Care Clinics (Download Abstract) | Mary Frances Musso, DO | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Effects Of Medicaid Expansion On VA Dual-Enrollment And Emergency Department Use (Download Abstract) | Patrick O'Mahen, PhD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Antibiotic Stewardship In Discharge Antibiotics Prescriptions For Hospitalized Children With Urinary Tract Infection (Download Abstract) | Andrea Dean, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Managing ICU Neuropsychological Delirium (MIND): A Quality Improvement Project Across Pediatric Intensive Care Settings (Download Abstract) | Nathan Serazin, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Electronic Quality Improvement System Improves Anesthesia Advere Events Reporting Compliance (Download Abstract) | Imelda M. Tjia, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Humanism Rounds, A Pilot Study: Decreasing Resident Burnout Through Strengthened Human Connection (Download Abstract) | Reina Styskel, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Framework For Improving Nurse Assessments Of Fall Risk And Delirium (Download Abstract) | Christine Johnson, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Morning Report: An Opportunity For Teaching High Value Care (Download Abstract) | Michelle Sibille, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, Texas |
| Evaluating Effectiveness Of Student-Led Quality Improvement And Patient Safety Skills Workshops For Medical Students (Download Abstract) | Shreya Goyal, BBA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Flow: A Demonstration Project To Improve Veteran Mental Health Access (Download Abstract) | Zenab Yusuf, MD, MPH | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Increasing Documentation Of Vaccinations In Immunosuppressed Patients In Rheumatology (Download Abstract) | Gabriela Bahr, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| High-Level Disinfection And Sterilization Of Instruments In An Ambulatory Health Care Setting (Download Abstract) | Lisa Icard, BSN | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Depression Screening Practices In Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Comparison Of Outcomes Rates Between Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 And PHQ-9 (Download Abstract) | Kristen Hendrix, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Multi-Clinic Analysis Of Improvements In Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates In Harris County Hospital District Community Health Clinics (Download Abstract) | Justin Fu (MS3) | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Use Of A Robust Process Improvement Methodology To Decrease Sickle Cell-Related Super Utilization Of Emergency Department And Inpatient Services (Download Abstract) | Christine Youngblood, MSN, MHA, RN, CPHQ | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Standardizing The Removal Of Large Colon Polyps: An Evidence-Based Approach (Download Abstract) | Gyanprakash Ketwaroo, MD, MSc | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Medicaid Expansion And Redistribution In VA Depression-Related Visits (Download Abstract) | Daniel Liaou, BS | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| The Impact Of An Early Extubation Algorithm And Bedside Huddles On Mechanical Ventilation In Cardiovascular Surgery Patients (Download Abstract) | Seth Stephens, DNP | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Systemic And Human Factors That Contribute To Medical Error: A Study Of Higher Reliability (Download Abstract) | LaTasha Burns, EdD, MBA, RN-BC, CPHQ, NE-BC | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Physician Missing Charges In The NICU Using Informatics And EHR (Download Abstract) | Bheru Gandhi, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Surgical Patients Perspectives On Informed Consent Discussions: What They Look For (And Don't Look For) In Conversations With Their Surgeons (Download Abstract) | Amritha Kanakamedala, BA (MD Candidate) | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates At A Tertiary Care Center Through A Multidisciplinary Team (Download Abstract) | Mayar Al Mohajer, MD, MBA, CAQ, FACP | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Standardizing Handoff Communication From Cvicu To Acute Care Using The I-Pass Model (Download Abstract) | Shreya Sheth, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Reducing Procedural Wait Times In The Pediatric Cancer And Hematology Outpatient Clinic (Download Abstract) | Lastenia Holton, MBA , BSN, RN | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Reducing Key Patient Safety Indicators On Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Download Abstract) | Jaime Lovelace, BSN, RN-BC | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Reducing Inappropriate Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescriptions In A Primary Care Clinic (Download Abstract) | Cecilia Cai, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Qualitative Review Of Wrong-Site Surgeries: What Side Will My Surgery Take Place? (Download Abstract) | Anoosha Moturu, BA | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Strategic Call Cycle Changes To Reduce Patient Census Variation (Download Abstract) | Cameron L. McBride, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Patient-Reported Adverse Events: Policy Implications Of Factors That Contribute To Patient Harm (Download Abstract) | Traber Giardina, PhD, MSW | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| So Much To Do With So Little: A Quality Improvement (QI) Study To Make Good Quality Cell Blocks (Download Abstract) | Nitin Marwaha, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Optimizing Acute Coronary Syndrome Evaluation From The Waiting Room (Download Abstract) | Sara Andrabi, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Patient Reported Outcomes As Basis For Optimization Of Pain Medication After Emergency Surgery (Download Abstract) | Priyanka Moolchandani, BS | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| The Relationship Between Coordination Tool Use And Healthcare Quality (Download Abstract) | Houston F. Lester, PhD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Pitfalls To The Attempted Standardization Of The Anesthesia Machine-Top Setup In The Operating Rooms At Texas Children's Hospital (Download Abstract) | Eugenia Y. Chen (MD Candidate) | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Water Safety Education And Drowning Prevention Education In Clinical Settings: A Physician Office Initiative (Download Abstract) | Shabana Yusuf, MD, MEd | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Utilization Of An Innovative Real-Time Bedside Surveillance And Early Warning Alert System To Improve Adherence To Low Tidal Volume Ventilation For Patient On Mechanical Ventilation (Download Abstract) | Christopher Howard, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Using A Logic Model To Design And Evaluate A Quality Improvement Leadership Course (Download Abstract) | Shruthi Rajashekara, MD, MMSc | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Use Of Standardized Visual Aids Improves Informed Consent For Appendectomy In Children: A Randomized Control Trial (Download Abstract) | Eric H. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| Improving Communication By Closing The Loop (Download Abstract) | Kristin Ernest, MD | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |
| A Novel Approach To Reduce Red Blood Cell Unit Exposures To Pediatric Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass In An Effort To Minimize Risk Of Transfusion-Related Morbidity And Allosensitization. (Download Abstract) | Richard Blake Denison, BS | Baylor College of Medicine 5th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference April 26, 2018 | Houston, TX |