IHQI’s 5th Annual Improvement Scholars Symposium was held on September 19, 2019, in Old Clinic Auditorium. Six Improvement Scholars and two Improvement Fellows presented the results of their quality improvement projects that began last fall, and a poster reception followed. Laura Brown, IHQI Executive Director, kicked off the program by introducing the IHQI Associate Directors, who mentored each of the scholars. The presentations included:
Addressing Food Insecurity in Hospitalized Patients
Amir Barzin, DO, MS
Jennifer Wills, RD, LDN
Early Sepsis Recognition and Intervention in Critical Care Transport
Francis Castiller, MD
Dameion Rutherford, RN, CFRN, NREMT-P
Gastrointestinal Surgery Readmission Reduction
Nicole Chaumont, MD
Stephanie Lumpkin, MD
Geriatric Bone Health
Meredith Gilliam, MD, MPH
Opioid Stewardship in Obstetrics
Christine McKenzie, MD
Lacey Straube, MD
Reach Out and Read in UNC’s Newborn Critical Care Center
Erin Orth, MD
Preventing Nephrotoxic Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Children
Will Stoudemire, MD
Antibiotic Time-Outs
Zach Willis, MD, MPH
Audience members appreciated the succinct, intriguing presentations that covered a wide variety of topics. “The ‘Ted’ style talks were engaging and helped relay high-level lessons learned without being overly detailed.” Perhaps the most complimentary feedback took note of the scholars themselves: “I wish my service had someone to lead that kind of change.” Developing and mentoring clinical improvement leaders is IHQI’s mission, and we are delighted to have worked alongside this year’s scholars.
Picture of IHQI team with this year’s scholars:
