VCSQI Spring Engagement Series: Learn. Connect. Lead.
- Mar 3
- 4 min read
This spring, VCSQI is bringing together clinicians, data professionals, and quality leaders for a series of high-impact sessions designed to strengthen collaboration and elevate cardiovascular care across the Commonwealth. From hands-on data strategy discussions to focused ECMO collaboration and our Spring Quarterly Meeting, each event is built to deliver practical insight, peer connection, and actionable takeaways. If you’re committed to improving outcomes and advancing quality, these are conversations you need to be part of.
Explore the upcoming opportunities below and register early to secure your spot.
SDOH Screening Initiative: Your Input Needed
We are launching a statewide initiative to strengthen and standardize Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screening and operational use across participating sites. Current challenges include low screening completion rates, inconsistent clinic-to-inpatient data transfer, limited use of Z-codes, and missed opportunities to use SDOH data to meaningfully guide patient care.
This project is being led by MD/MPH Candidate Manny Lee as part of his practicum. The goal is to develop a practical, statewide SDOH Best Practices Toolkit outlining recommended workflows for outpatient and inpatient screening, EMR data flow, Z-code utilization, and strategies for closing the loop with case management and community resources.
To inform this work, we are asking sites to complete a brief survey to share current workflows, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
If you are not the appropriate person to complete the survey, please forward it to a team member who oversees or manages SDOH screening at your program.
Your input will directly shape statewide recommendations and help ensure SDOH data is operationalized to improve care delivery and advance health equity.
Don’t Miss the VCSQI/MCSQI Data Managers Workshop — Register Today!
Calling all cardiac registry professionals and data managers — mark your calendars for a hands-on, highly practical event designed just for you.
The VCSQI/MCSQI Data Managers Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom and is a unique opportunity to strengthen your skills and connect with peers across Virginia and Maryland.
This isn’t another lecture series — it’s an interactive, discussion-driven workshop tailored to the real-world work you do inside the data. Whether you’re responsible for abstraction, validation, workflow optimization, or quality improvement, this session will help you tackle day-to-day challenges with practical solutions.
Why Attend?
Real-world focus: Collaborate with experienced data managers and subject-matter experts.
Actionable takeaways: Leave with strategies you can immediately apply to improve abstraction accuracy and efficiency.
Peer learning: Share challenges, insights, and innovations with colleagues across programs.
Whether you’re new to cardiac registry work or a seasoned data professional, this workshop offers valuable, applicable content to help you strengthen your program’s processes and outcomes.
👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://www.vcsqi.org/event-details/vcsqi-mcsqi-data-managers-workshop-1
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your data management impact — join us March 5th!
Register Now: VCSQI Spring Quarterly Meeting – March 26
We’re excited to invite you to the VCSQI Spring Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5:30 PM–7:30 PM at the Kimpton Hotel – The Oak Boardroom in Charlottesville, VA. This hybrid event is free to attend both in-person and virtually (optimized for in-person participation), making it easy to join the conversation and stay engaged with the latest quality-improvement efforts from across the region.
The Spring Quarterly Meeting is a cornerstone in the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative’s calendar — an accredited gathering where members and partners come together to share progress, highlight best practices, and collaborate on solutions that elevate cardiovascular care statewide.
Whether you’re deeply involved in quality metrics, patient experience work, clinical operations, or leadership strategy, this session offers valuable insights and networking opportunities with peers who are driving change in cardiovascular care.
👉 Secure your spot and register today: https://www.vcsqi.org/event-details/vcsqi-spring-quarterly-meeting-3
Don’t miss this chance to connect with colleagues, contribute to the discussion, and help shape the future of quality care in our community.
Strengthening ECMO Care Across Virginia — Join the VCSQI ECMO Workgroup
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) continues to grow as a lifesaving support modality for patients with severe heart and lung failure. To advance care quality and consistency in our region, the VCSQI ECMO Workgroup is hosting a special collaborative session on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 3:30 PM–4:30 PM at The Oak Boardroom – The Kimpton in Charlottesville, VA.
This event brings together ECMO leaders, clinicians, and multidisciplinary team members from across the state to share best practices, align care processes, and build a stronger statewide network of support.
The session will feature a detailed look at VCU’s ECMO Program Structure, presented by Brandi Bummer (VCU), offering insights into operational frameworks that support high-quality extracorporeal care.
Whether you’re directly involved in ECMO delivery, part of a critical care team, or focused on program development and quality improvement, this workgroup offers a unique chance to collaborate, learn from peers, and bring actionable ideas back to your institution.
Attendance options include both in-person and virtual participation via Zoom — and registration is free.
👉 Register now and reserve your spot: https://www.vcsqi.org/event-details/ecmo-workgroup
Advance your ECMO practice, connect with regional experts, and contribute to shaping care standards across Virginia.
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