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 (VCSQI MEMBERS ONLY)
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.

6:10-6:30PM
VHAC Updates
Peter O’Brien, MD, Centra Lynchburg
Describe the mission and goals of the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) in improving AMI outcomes statewide.
Summarize current VHAC initiatives, protocols, and metrics aimed at enhancing STEMI and NSTEMI care pathways.

6:30-7:00PM
Improving Efficiency in Performing TAVR Procedure
Mohammed Quader, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Review the indications, patient selection criteria, and pre-procedural assessment strategies for TAVR, incorporating lessons from 1,000 cases.
Identify key procedural techniques and decision points that optimize outcomes and reduce complications during TAVR.

7:00-7:30PM
Implementation of a patient blood management program: Challenges abound!
Karen E. Singh, MD, FASE, University of Virginia
Define the core principles of Patient Blood Management (PBM) and its relevance to evidence-based clinical practice.
Identify institutional and systemic barriers to implementing PBM programs.

Please note, the recorded content is not accredited for continuing education credit.

5:30-6:00PM
Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Robert Lancey, MD, Sentara Norfolk
To present an overview of VCSQI's recent achievements, initiatives, and strategic direction.
To identify key priorities and challenges in advancing cardiac quality improvement.

6:00-6:30PM
Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director
To evaluate current trends and insights from cost, quality, and outcome data.
To identify opportunities for improving patient care through data-driven decision-making

6:30-6:35PM
UVA MPH Internship
Eve Dallas, CCP, University of Virginia
Introduce the VCSQI–University of Virginia MPH internship program and its goals for integrating public health students into cardiovascular quality improvement initiatives.
Explain the value of academic–clinical partnerships for enhancing public health impact in cardiovascular care.
.ps for enhancing public health
WORKGROUP PRESENTATIONS

6:35-7:00PM
DEI 2.0 Workgroup
Halima Walker, DHA, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, University of Virginia
Skye Ferris, MPH, VCSQI Intern
Summarize the mission and ongoing efforts of the VCSQI DEI Workgroup to advance equity across cardiovascular care.
Introduce the newly launched DEI for Providers and Patients webpage, including its purpose, features, and intended audience.

7:00-7:30PM
Research & Writing Committee
Thoracotomy vs. Sternotomy Based Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Multicenter Statewide Analysis
Sean Noona, MD, University of Virginia
Differentiate between thoracotomy-based (T-LVAD) and sternotomy-based (S-LVAD) approaches to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.
Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of T-LVAD compared to S-LVAD, including total and risk-adjusted hospitalization costs.
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Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Robert Lancey, MD, Sentara Norfolk

Awards & Recognition
Sherri White and Eddie Fonner, VCSQI

Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director

Workgroup Updates
Judy Smith, RN, University of Virginia – Quality Committee
Eve Dallas, CCP, University of Virginia – Perfusion Group

Quality Initiatives
Sherri White, MSPOD, VCSQI Quality Improvement Advisor

Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Efficiency Measures
Mohammed Quader, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

Special Presentation
Creating a National Presence: Impact of the VCSQI on Advancing Literature in Cardiac Surgery.
Alex Wisniewski, MD, University of Virginia

Bridging the Gap: Patient Perspectives on Cardiac Care and Quality Improvement
Patient Panel Discussion
Special Guests:
John Harrity, Don Pruett, and Elizabeth Rainey
Moderator: Sherri White

Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Eddie Fonner; VCSQI Executive Director

Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner; VCSQI Executive Director

VHAC Updates
Sherri White, MS, Quality Improvement Advisor

Special Presentation
ECMO in Focus: National Trends
Michael Gelvin, University of Virginia

Walking Towards Recovery: Promoting a Mobilization Culture for Patients with Femoral Lines
Brett Mitchell, Physical Therapist, UVA
Garretson Gellert, Physical Therapist, UVA

Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Mohammed Quader, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

QI Updates
Sherri White, Quality Improvement Advisor

Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner; VCSQI Executive Director

ACC 2024 Trials Likely to Affect Clinical Practice
Michael Kontos, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Mohammed Quader, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

Awards & Recognition
Sherri White and Eddie Fonner, VCSQI

VCSQI/VHHA Readmissions Risk Calculator
Sherri White; VCSQI Quality Improvement Advisor

Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner; VCSQI Executive Director

Efficiency Metrics
Mohammed Quader, MD; Virginia Commonwealth University

VCSQI Quality Initiatives:
Successful integration and implementation of quality improvement strategies improve outcomes and quality

Reduction of Prolonged Ventilation: The Road of Success
Dana Millner, RN, BSN, CCRN; Virginial Commonwealth University

Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Mohammed Quader, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner; VCSQI

VCSQI Workgroups, Committees, and VHAC Updates & more
VHAC - Peter O'Brien, MD, FACC; Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Perfect Care Network – Kevin Lobdell, MD, Atrium Health
Perfusion Group - Eve Dallas, CCP, University of Virginia
Research & Writing Committee - Nicholas Teman, MD, University of Virginia
VCSQI Quality Initiatives: Successful integration and implementation of quality improvement strategies does improve outcomes and quality measures.

Reduction of Prolonged Ventilation: The road of success.
Dana Millner, RN, BSN, CCRN, Virginial Commonwealth University Health System

Successful integration of AKI strategies focusing on VCSQI AKI Recommendations Guidelines to improve outcomes
Mike Brown, CCP; Mary Washington Hospital

Making Strides in Readmission
Brody Wehman, MD, Memorial Regional Medical Center
Meredith Newton, NP, Memorial Regional Medical Center

5:45 – 6:00 p.m.

Welcome and Updates from the Board

Mohammed Quader, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

6:00 – 6:25 p.m.

VCSQI Data Review

Eddie Fonner

Executive Director, VCSQI

6:25 – 6:50 p.m.

Perfusion Metrics and More

Eve Dallas, CCP

University of Virginia

Champion VCSQI Perfusion Workgroup

6:50 – 7:00 p.m.

Protocol Implementation Analysis

Sherri White, MSc.

Quality Improvement Advisor

7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Revisiting, Reimagining, and Reducing Readmissions

Robert Lancey, MD

Medical Director, Heart and Vascular Institute

Sentara Rockingham.

Champion VCSQI Readmission Workgroup

Andre Tolleris; Director of Data Analytics

Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association

Welcome and Updates from the Board
Mohammed Quader, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

Updates: Workgroup, Committees, and Collaboratives
Peter O’Brien, MD, FACC - VHAC
Nick Teman, MD – Research and Writing
Judy Smith, RN – Quality Committee
Mike Brown, CCP – AKI Workgroup
Sherri White, MS – Readmission Workgroup
Sherri White, MS – Perfect Care Network
Eve Dallas, CCP – Perfusion Workgroup

New VCSQI Initiatives

VCSQI Data Review
Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director

Closing Remarks
Mohammed Quader, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

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