Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Robert Lancey, MD, Sentara Norfolk
Describe and assess recent achievements, initiatives, and the strategic direction of the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) to understand its role in advancing cardiovascular care.
Identify and evaluate key priorities and challenges in cardiac quality improvement and propose strategies for addressing barriers within healthcare systems.

Awards and Recognition
Sherri White and Eddie Fonner, VCSQI
Recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that advance cardiac quality improvement, reinforcing a culture of professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.
Articulate the value of public acknowledgment in strengthening collaboration and engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director
Analyze and interpret current trends in cost, quality, and outcome data to enhance understanding of system-level performance in cardiovascular care.
Identify and apply opportunities for improving patient care by integrating data-driven decision-making into clinical practice and systems-based initiatives.

Special Presentation
Universal Bed Model Improves Outcomes and Length of Stay After CABG
Paul Wehman, MD, Bon Secours - Memorial Regional Medical Center,
Bon Secours - St. Mary's Hospital
Describe the design and operational framework of a Universal Bed Model for post-operative CABG patients in a community hospital setting.
Compare patient outcomes, including length of stay and complication rates, before and after implementation of the Universal Bed Model.