2020-2021 Projects
- Online Training for Basic Cardiac Catheterization Knowledge
- Vascular Access with Bedside Ultrasound
- Improving the Nightly Sign Out Process
- Automation of Electrolyte Replacement in Intensive Care
- Reviving Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Cardiac Patient
- A Novel Approach to Informed Consent for Invasive Cardiac Procedures
2019-2020 Projects
- Enhancing Fellow Knowledge of Catheterization Laboratory Workflow
- Reducing Overuse of Inpatient Telemetry
- Efficiency Improvements to Stress Echocardiography
- Reducing Waste in Outpatient Clinic Workflows
- Improving Patient Experience with Informed Consent
- Addressing Contrast Nephropathy due to Coronary Angiography
2018-2019 Projects
- Enhancements to a Post-MI Early Follow-up Clinic
- Improved Adherence to LifeVest Usage
- Reducing Low-Value Echocardiograms through Menu Redesign
- Improving Efficiency of Elective Admission for Rhythm Drug Loading
- An Outpatient Infusion Center for Acute Decompensated CHF
- Standardizing Care of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
2017-2018 Projects
- Reducing Overuse of Telemetry
- Ordering Menu Redesign to Improve Appropriateness of Noninvasive Cardiac Tests
- Reduced Radiation Exposure for Operators with New Catheterization Laboratory Equipment
- Educating Psychiatry Trainees and Faculty on Assessment for QT Prolongation
- Cardiogenic Shock Team
2016-2017 Projects
- Improved Recording of Complications from Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
- Implementation of a Risk Assessment Tool for Contrast Induced Nephropathy in the Cath Lab
- Reducing Overuse of Telemetry
- Reducing Overuse of Unnecessary Echocardiography
- Standardizing IABP Removal in the CCU
- Improve Patient Awareness of Periprocedural Anticoagulation Management for Cardiac Device Implantation
- Increasing Statin Use among Patients with Elevated Calcium Scores
- Reduced NPO Times Prior to Cardiac Catheterization
- Standardization of CT and Nuclear Reporting
- Stress First MPI Protocol to Reduce Time and Radiation
2015-2016 Projects
- Same-Day Discharge after Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Improved Recording of Complications from Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
- Reduced Preoperative Cardiac Consultations
- Reducing Unnecessarily Repeated Limited Echo on Inpatients
- Implementation of a Risk Assessment Tool for Contrast Induced Nephropathy in the Cath Lab
- Assessment of Interpretation of Common Electrocardiograms among Physicians
- Confidence of Medical Trainees in Interpreting Electrocardiograms
- A Pharmacist-Assisted Protocol for Management of Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs (Ann Pharmacother 2017;51:39-43.)
2014-2015 Projects
- Reducing Erroneous Findings of Anterior Wall Infarction Represented by Poor R Wave Progression on ECG due to Lead Malpositioning
- Using Online Educational Videos to Improve Patients’ Education Regarding Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Same-Day Discharge after Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Reducing Unnecessary Myocardial Perfusion Scan Ordering through Provider Education (Open Heart 2017;4:e000589.)
- Improvements to Track of Potential Complications from Amiodarone Therapy
- Improved Recording of Complications from Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
2013-2014 Projects
- Improving Communication between the Cardiology Consult Service and Housestaff Teams at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
- Deciphering the Bundle: A protocol to Reduce Cancelled Alerts for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Left Bundle Branch Block
- Improving Patient Notification to Prevent Cancellation of Myocardial Perfusion Studies
- Video Demonstration of Pre-Cath Instructions to Improve Patient Satisfaction
- Tutorial for Proper Pre-Cath Assessment
- Improving Appropriateness of STEMI Alert Activations
- Improving Inpatient STEMI Protocol
- Improving PA Catheter Management