Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative Conference

Winter Quarterly Meeting

December 5, 2024, 5:30 -7:30pm

Zoom

REVISED SCHEDULE

5:30-6:00 PM

Welcome and Highlights from the Board

Mohammed Quader, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

Efficiency Measures

Mohammed Quader, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

6:00-6:30 PM

Special Presentation

Creating a National Presence: Impact of the VCSQI on Advancing Literature in Cardiac Surgery.

Alex Wisniewski, MD, University of Virginia

6:30-7:30 PM

Bridging the Gap: Patient Perspectives on Cardiac Care and Quality Improvement

Patient Panel Discussion

Special Guests:

John Harrity, Don Pruett, and Elizabeth Rainey

Segment will be streamed live on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCSQIVA

Course Description: This course is tailored for VCSQI Quarterly Meetings, focusing on the evolving landscape of cardiac care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and professional practices. The meetings serve as a platform to review, assess, and integrate new technologies and research in the realm of cardiac surgery and care. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, these gatherings ensure that cardiac patients receive prompt, guideline-aligned treatment, leading to an overall improvement in the quality of care. Participants will enhance their collaborative skills with peers and experts in the cardiac community, gain familiarity with the resources and programs available in their service areas, and benefit from insights of leading subject matter experts in cardiac health.