From Protocols to People: Your VCSQI Fall Update
- Sherri White
- Sep 17
- 5 min read
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Spotlight on Dr. Mohammed Quader: Improving Efficiency in TAVR Procedures
The VCSQI Fall Quarterly Meeting will bring together leading voices in cardiac care to share strategies that drive outcomes and define excellence. Among the featured speakers is Dr. Mohammed Quader, MD (VCU), who will address one of the most pressing challenges in structural heart care: improving efficiency in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
TAVR has revolutionized the treatment of severe aortic stenosis, offering less invasive options with shorter recovery times and improved survival for patients who may not be candidates for open-heart surgery. But with demand rising and procedural complexity increasing, efficiency in TAVR programs is critical to ensuring timely access, consistent outcomes, and optimal resource utilization.
Recent data highlight wide variation in how TAVR is delivered across institutions—from patient selection to perioperative care and discharge practices. For health systems, this variation impacts not only patient outcomes but also cost, throughput, and equity of access.
About Dr. Quader
Dr. Mohammed Quader is a highly regarded cardiothoracic surgeon at Virginia Commonwealth University with extensive expertise in structural heart disease and advanced valve therapies. His leadership in cardiac surgery has focused on streamlining care pathways, reducing variability, and improving outcomes for patients undergoing complex procedures such as TAVR.
Presentation Highlights
In his session, Dr. Quader will explore:
Strategies to optimize efficiency in TAVR programs, from patient evaluation to post-procedure care.
Best practices to reduce variation in outcomes and costs while maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care.
Operational approaches to scale TAVR access, ensuring that growing patient demand can be met without compromising results.
Lessons learned at VCU and how they can be applied across hospitals participating in VCSQI.
Event Details
📅 Date: October 9, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 In-Person - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
📚 CME Credits Offered
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Dr. Quader’s presentation will deliver practical insights for clinicians, administrators, and quality leaders alike—providing tools to strengthen TAVR efficiency and elevate patient care.
VHAC Statewide Meeting: Innovation, Engagement, and Interactive Learning
Ahead of the VCSQI Fall Quarterly Meeting, the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) will host its Annual Statewide Meeting, also on October 9, 2025, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Healthcare partners, clinicians, administrators, data managers, and EMS Leaders who are committed to advancing emergency cardiac care across Virginia are encouraged to attend.
This year’s agenda brings together leaders from across Virginia for updates, best practices, and forward-looking strategies to enhance systems of care. Sessions will feature presentations on thrombolytics, PERT, EMS education, ED bypass, and cardiogenic shock, offering participants practical insights and tools for advancing patient outcomes.
A New Kind of Breakout: VHAC Interactive
One of the most anticipated sessions is “VHAC Interactive”, a breakout designed in a game show format. This session combines clinical content with knowledge checks and lighthearted trivia, encouraging participation, teamwork, and friendly competition. More than just a lecture, this interactive experience will engage attendees in a way that reinforces learning and keeps energy high throughout the day.
By blending serious clinical concepts with an engaging, interactive structure, VHAC Interactive ensures that key lessons are not only learned but remembered.
Keynote Preview (Oct 9) + Bonus Session at the Meet & Greet (Oct 8)
Keynote Speaker: Shashank S. Sinha, MD, MSC, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA
Assistant Professor of Medical Education (UVA SOM); Medical Director, Cardiac ICU (Cardiology); Director, Cardiovascular Critical Care Research Program; Director, Inova Cardiogenic Shock Program; Advanced Heart Failure, MCS & Transplant Cardiologist (Inova Schar Heart & Vascular, Inova Fairfax).
Keynote focus: cardiogenic shock—what moves outcomes in real programs (pathways, team coordination, and critical decision points).
Additional presentation: Dr. Sinha will also deliver a short, focused talk during the Meet & Greet Cocktail Social on Wednesday, October 8. If you’re registered for VHAC and arriving the evening before, you’re welcome to attend this session and connect with colleagues ahead of Thursday’s meeting.
Why Attend the VHAC Meeting?
The VHAC Fall Meeting offers:
Regional updates from across Virginia, highlighting system-level progress and challenges.
Workgroup insights from leaders in cardiology, emergency medicine, and EMS.
Interactive learning through innovative breakout formats like VHAC Interactive.
CME credit opportunities (5.5 total).
Event Details
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: Begins at 9:00 AM (Breakfast 8AM)
Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Virginia
Hotel Accommodations
To make your stay in Richmond as convenient as possible, we’ve secured a block of discounted rooms at two nearby hotels for attendees of the 2025 VHAC Statewide Meeting. We encourage you to book early, as space is limited and the blocks are expected to fill quickly.
Hotel Block Information:
Hampton Inn & Suites VA Center
1101 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, VA, 23059
Unused blocks will be released: September 18, 2025
Virginia Crossings Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
1000 Virginia Center Parkway | Glen Allen, VA 23059
Unused blocks will be released: October 2, 2025
The VHAC meeting will be followed by the VCSQI Fall Quarterly Meeting later that evening, giving participants the chance to make it a full day of collaboration and innovation in cardiac care.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our sincere appreciation to the sponsors of the VHAC and VCSQI Fall Meetings. Your support makes it possible to provide valuable education, resources, and networking opportunities for our members. With your partnership, we can continue to drive quality, reduce variation, and improve outcomes across Virginia.
Keep Your VCSQI Profile Updated — Tailored Content Starts with You
Your membership is more than just access to meetings and resources — it’s about receiving the right information, at the right time, tailored to your role and interests. The best way to ensure you’re getting the most out of your membership is to keep your VCSQI.org profile up to date.
Why Update Your Profile?
Tailored Communication: Share your role, interests, and focus areas so we can send you the content most relevant to your work.
Member Directory Access: When you’re a site member, your profile can be included in the VCSQI Member Directory — giving peers an easy way to connect with you without sharing your email address. You also have full control over your visibility and privacy settings.
Networking Made Easy: Being visible in the directory allows other members to reach out directly, strengthening collaboration and professional connections across the collaborative.
Stay in the Loop: Updated contact details ensure you don’t miss announcements, custom reports, or learning opportunities.
How to Update Your Profile
Log In at VCSQI.org.
Click on your profile picture (or the profile icon) at the top right, then select “My Profile.”
Click “Edit Profile” and update your information — from name and contact info to professional bio, interests, and social media links.
Don’t forget to hit Save when finished.
You can also manage your notification settings, privacy preferences, and password security in your account settings.
Take Two Minutes Today
It only takes a couple of minutes to update your profile, but it makes a big difference in how we serve you. A current profile ensures that VCSQI can deliver resources, updates, and opportunities tailored to your needs.
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