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NAHQ NEXT content maps to one or more domains of the NAHQ Healthcare Quality Competency Framework^TM, which have been grouped in programming blocks, to demonstrate “Quality in Practice”.

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Empowering Data-driven Decisions in Telehealth Operations, Quality and User Experience

Authors: Laura de la Huerta, BA, Kathryn Fuller, BA

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Leveraging Data Management and Business Intelligence During a Pandemic

Authors: Michael Patti, MS MBA

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Illicit Substance Use in Acute Care Hospitals - Creating a Safe Environment

Authors: Mary K. Brooks, MSN RN CPHQ CCDS, Christina E. Sanford, DNP RN NEA-BC

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Implementation of IPASS Handoff Tool in the Hospital Medicine Section at MDACC

Authors: Maria C. Franco Vega, MD FACP

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Advancing Implant Visibility and Accuracy of MRI Screening Using FMEA

Authors: Tara Goldberg, MSN RN CPHQ, Andreas Ioannou, MHA CPHQ, Stesha R. Selsky, DNP RN-BC

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Reduction of Severe Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries in Critically-ill COVID-19 Patients

Authors: Kimberly A. Gray, MSN RN CPHQ

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Development and Evaluation of a Sepsis Simulation and a Sepsis Simulation Tool

Authors: Kelly Martinez, EdD MSN APRN FNP-C

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Standardizing Care for Low/Intermediate-Risk Chest Pain Patients in the Emergency Department

Authors: Christina C. Bird, DO, Bradley Goettl, DNP AGACNP-BC FNP-C ENP-C, Tatiana C. Emanuel, DMSc PA-C

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Reduction of Hospital Acquired C-Diff through Interdepartmental Collaboration

Authors: Kathleen M. DeFigueiredo, MS RN-BC CPHIMS CPHQ, Alison Batenhorst, MSN RN CIC

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Preparing Nurses to Care for Research Participants during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Patricia A. Eckardt, PhD RN FAAN, Karen A. Fitzgerald, MS RN AGCNS-BC CCRN

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The Impact of the Implementation of Team Nursing Approach During COVID-19 Surge

Authors: Patricia A. Eckardt, PhD RN FAAN, Karen A. Fitzgerald, MS RN AGCNS-BC CCRN, Dorri M. Bechtel, MS BSN NPD-BC

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Reduction in Postoperative Mechanical Circulation System Time to Extubation Improving Outcomes

Authors: Monica Feinberg, APN

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A Journey of Improvement: Increasing SEP-1 Bundle Compliance and Reducing Sepsis Mortality

Authors: William G. Fernandez, MD MPH CPHQ FACEP

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Clostridium Difficile Infection Prevention in the Blood & Marrow Transplant Patient

Authors: Brandi L. Handel, MSN RN

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Improving the Care Experience for Complex Care Patients

Authors: Tyneshia D. Harris, MSHS LSSGB

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New Frontiers in Learning: Severe Sepsis Among Patients with COVID-19

Authors: Tarina L. Kang, MD MHA FACEP, Ling Zheng, PhD CPHQ MBBS, Lisa Johnson, DNP RN CENP

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Keeping the Lights on During a PANDEMIC: We Can Do This

Authors: Laure E. Lisk, MS RN CPHQ CPHRM, Robin K. Betts, RN CPHQ MBA-HA, Elizabeth A. Scruth, PhD MPH RN CNS CCRN-K CCNS FCCM FCNS CPHQ, Vanessa A. Martinez, DNP MHA RN

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Implementation of Kanban System in Consumable Store Items in Medical Units

Authors: Kenneth Jun Logrono, MAN IL BSN RN, Belal Salem Zubi, MPP BSN RN, Diana Lyn Piol, BSN RN

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Engaging Process Improvement Methodology to Reduce Excess Costs of Contracted Dialysis Services

Authors: Tiffany Meraz, MBA MHSM CPHQ, Lauren Stewart, MPH LSSGB PMP, Jeremiah M. Streetman, MSN RN CPHQ CCRN-K

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Virtual Improvement Program: A Platform for Enterprise-wide Process Improvements

Authors: Shruthi Musunuri, MS BME, Kristine Groves, MBA-HCM BSN RN CPHQ, Lisa McClintock, MS RD, Katherine Cullinane, MHA CAPM, Sarah Wesgate, MS, Kirsten Aghen, MPH RN CPHQ C-CM, Hollie Hudlow, MSSW LCSW

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Operationalizing Quality Improvement to Avoid the New PTSD: Post Traumatic Strategic Disorder

Authors: Tara Roberts, PT QCP RAC-CT, Meera Riner, OT COO

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Dynamic Duo: Partners in Combating Sepsis Bundle Compliance

Authors: Tusdi Rodriguez, MSN RN PCCN, Maby George, CCS

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What Problems? We Don't Have Problems! Standardized Problem-solving Using A3

Authors: Jennifer J. Skelton, MBA CPHQ MT(ASCP)

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Exploring Continuity of Care Studies on HEDIS Measure Transition of Care

Authors: Maria Hayson, BSN RN CCRN CRC CPC, Karen Anderson, MSN RN CNL CQE, Jennifer Runyon, BSN RN CPHQ

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Implementing Telemedicine Practices for Mechanical Circulatory Support Patients During COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Authors: Beth Dinicola, RN

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Optimizing the Palliative Care Referral Process

Authors: Rachele N. Halliday, BSN RN CNML CPHQ, Jeanene Helene Andrew, MSN RN

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Implementing a Quality Bundle to Promote Flu Vaccination Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Alexandra Johnston, DO, Nicole Sacca, DO, Jared Hill, DO, Mrudula Gadani, MD, Lauren Mathos, DO, Rebecca Behr, DO, Mary Lynn Sealey, MD, Patrick Sleckman, DO