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Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative Conference

Mission: Transforming Cardiovascular Care to Improve Patient Experience and Value

Spring Quarterly Meeting

Kimpton Hotel - The Oak Boardroom

540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Thursday, March 26, 2026

4:00-5:00 PM – Networking Hour

5:00-5:30 PM Dinner Service

5:30-5:50 PM

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.

5:50-6:10 PM

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.

6:10-6:30 PM

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.

6:30-7:30 PM

Special Presentation

Universal Bed Model Improves Outcomes and Length of Stay After CABG

Brody 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.