Quality Improvement Commons^™

After Hours, Faster Reperfusion: A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiative To Reduce Stemi Door-To-Balloon Time, Suhas Tatapudi, Aarohi Parikh, Jeffrey Lesser, Alexander Rhodes, M Daniel

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Making The Most Out Of Advanced Directives: A Qi Project, Brissa Mundo-Santacruz, Joseph Freeze, Jesus Dorado, Nina Ball

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Improving Sepsis Order Set Utilization Through Targeted Resident Education: A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Quality Improvement Project, Sarah Sheikh, Puneeth Shridhar, Bushra Bangash, Valerie Chukelu, Tonya Meirhofer, Arunima Jose, Zainab Shakir, Shane Jenks, Augusto Sepulveda, Trung Nguyen, Rajeev Raghavan

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

A Joint Effort: Quality Improvement Using Joint Injection Drawers, Grant Thomas, Brissa Mundo-Santacruz, Joseph Freeze, Talon Aitken, Nina Ball

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Qi: Improving Gdmt Among Discharge Patients With Heart Failure, Daniel Avila Castillo, Amar Kalidas, Parshvi Patel, Khaled Khalaf

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Reducing Pressure On Pressure Ulcers; A Study To Educate And Improve Skin Ulcers In The Hospital, Jakob Schnell, Victoria Suh, Peng Tang

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Tackling Tele Box Shortage Via Educational Initiative, Guntash Khasria, Bushra Ambreen

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Improving False Code Blue Rates In The Hospital, Edrianna Mae Ablola, Muhammad Siddiqi, Veronica Phung, Sivatej Sarva

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol For Reducing Emergence Delirium In Pediatric Anesthesia: A Scoping Review, Hannah Laxton Bsn, Rn, Hannah Mclain Bsn, Rn, Robert Mohr Bsn, Rn, Sarah Rocha Bsn, Rn, Laura Reed Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc, Cne, Dwanye Accardo Dnp, Crna, Faana

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background 

Propofol is widely regarded as the standard anesthetic agent for preventing and treating emergence delirium, particularly in pediatric patients. Emergence delirium presents as postoperative agitation that may escalate to self-injurious behavior that can lead to disruption of critical lines or equipment. Since its approval in 1999, dexmedetomidine has gained attention for its sedative and sympatholytic properties, offering potential advantages over propofol. This study compares the postoperative effects of propofol and dexmedetomidine in reducing emergence delirium in pediatric surgical patients.

Methods 

A scoping review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines to identify relevant literature published between 2000 and 2025. Databases searched …

Evaluating The Impact Of Telemedicine-Based Medication Education On Glycemic Control In Adult Male Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Megan N. Calter

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

Veterans experience disproportionately high rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (20.5% vs 11.6% nationally), driven by military-related factors such as PTSD, deployment-related obesity, and service-connected disabilities. At a large urban primary care clinic, 28% (40/141) of veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus had persistently elevated HbA1c levels of ≥8%, indicating a high risk for diabetes-related complications. This quality improvement project aimed to reduce the proportion of veterans with HbA1c of ≥8% by implementing tailored telemedicine-based medication education, leveraging underutilized virtual care infrastructure to address access barriers and improve diabetes self-management. Participants received two 30-minute telemedicine medication and disease management education …

Hca Florida Trinity Hospital Heart Failure Quality Improvement Project, Guillermo Gomez, Yuvedha Senthil, Ubaldo Gonzalez, Kero Hakim, Karo Hakim, Paras Shah, Dale Calixte, Chris Lane, Zach Sukin, Jordan Young

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

A Chronic Pain Self-Management Quality Improvement Bundle For Veterans, Srijana D. Baniya

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Introduction: Veterans often face challenges accessing care services due to limited awareness of available resources for support, Self-care, and mental health (Harding et al., 2019; Patel et al., 2024). Given the high prevalence of Chronic pain and opioid use in this population, Self-management (SM) education and non-pharmacologic interventions are required to address the biological, psychological, and social effects of pain (Bair et al., 2015; Mumba et al., 2024; Nahin, 2017; Higgins et al., 2020). This Quality improvement project aims to determine whether implementing an evidence-based SM bundle for chronic pain improved Pain severity scores and increased understanding of SM strategies. …

Enhancing Hospital Length Of Stay Using Ai Agent Modular Capabilities, Dami Fred

Theses and Dissertations

Hospital Length of Stay (LOS) analysis is essential for managing hospital efficiency and financial performance, yet the analytical depth required remains inaccessible to many organizations due to technical and resource constraints. This thesis introduces the AI Agent Modular Capabilities (AIAM) framework, which decomposes LOS analysis into discrete, codifiable capabilities integrated into a single skill activatable with one prompt. Seven AI Agent Modular Capabilities were developed using a Work Breakdown Structure and tested against a simulated hospital scenario across three successive skill versions. Results demonstrate that the packaged AIAM skill produces comprehensive, consistent, multi-section LOS analyses from a single interaction, outperforming …

Education For Residents And Patients On Pain Management For Gyn Procedures, Claire Moen, Jeffrey Edwards, Dominique Rehl, Kenyon Weidle

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Early Detection And Interventions For Delirium, Angel Ryals, Aneesha Shaju, Veronica Phung, Ijeoma Arubaleze

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Multifactorial Fall Reduction Initiative, Anush Agarwal, Emaan Ul Haque, Daniel Visaya

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Increasing Patient Safety By Improving Healthcare Team Communication Through Imobile At Hca Healthcare Trident Hospital, Jordan Read, Laura Brant, Matthew Madden

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Closing The Post-Discharge Gap: Implementing A Structured Transitional Care Management Workflow To Improve Follow-Up Rates, Anikita Ojha, Sakina Haider, Uzma Ali, Daniel Odutola

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

The Scope Effect: A Quality Improvement Initiative To Enhance Communication, Awareness, And Connection In Family Medicine Residency, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Amy Nguyen-Pham, Tasaduq Mir

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

No abstract provided.

Improving Trauma Resuscitation Through Video Review: A Quality Improvement-Oriented Literature Review, Joshua Smith, Leena Iqbal

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

Background Trauma resuscitation is a high-acuity, time-critical environment characterized by diagnostic uncertainty, simultaneous interventions, and complex team dynamics. Despite the widespread adoption of standardized trauma frameworks such as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), deviations from best practice and process variability remain common. Trauma video review (TVR) has emerged as a method to objectively evaluate resuscitation performance beyond traditional documentation.

Methods A narrative literature review was conducted of English-language publications examining the use of video recording and structured video review in trauma resuscitation. Peer-reviewed articles and relevant gray literature were identified through database and citation searches. Included works evaluated TVR for …