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ISQua's 20th International Conference: Dallas 2003

PROGRAM IN DETAIL
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MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER

A1:OPENING PLENARY PRESENTATION


E-Health and its implications for quality and safety in health care: Doing things right and doing the right things
Don Detmer, USA
Chair: Molly Joel Coye


ORAL PRESENTATIONS


A8: Improving quality through collaboration and teamwork

357: Preventative services and non-physician assistance
Fullerton C., Spreadbury B.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

097: Mental health service delivery in primary care setting a new departure!
Martin L., Mc Hugh M., Shine M., Lowry M.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

096: Supported employment in mental health - The next step?
Reynolds R., Corry T., Martin L.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

244: A collaborative for spreading quality HIV/AIDS care in Rwanda
Boucar M., Sekabaraga, C., Massoud, R., Nicholas, D
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

334: Effecting change in chronic care: Toward achieving a US tipping point
Kmetik K., Sirio C.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf


A9: Quality improvement - Multisite initiatives

064: Measuring continuous quality improvement implementation in hospitals
Meurer S.J., Counte M.A.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

131: Continuous quality improvement in x-ray, laboratory and emergency departments. QUOS Project in 72 Sicilian hospitals.
Frazzica R.G., Perraro F., Avellone G., Arnone R., Centineo G., Pinco M., Testaquadra S., Vancheri O.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

241: Improving the quality of care for hospitalized children in Eritre
Mehari M., Silimperi D., Bunselmyer E.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

277: Access and appropriateness of MRI scanning in Ontario, Canada: What evidence do we have to assess quality?
Iron K., Przybysz R., Laupacis A.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

296: The HIV Research Network: Variations in quality of care
Rubin H.R., Gebo K. A., Reilly E.D., Hellinger J.A., Fleishman J.A.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf


A10: Quality improvement - Measures

082: The use of benchmarking for quality improvement on a national scale

Rasmussen L., Qvist P., Bonnevie B.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

290: Determining priorities for improving infection prevention through the use of QIQ Indicators
Febriani E., Sulistomo A., Pfitzer A., Caiola N., Pinxten L.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

221: Are skilled birth attendants really skilled? A multi-country study of SBA competence
Harvey S. A., Ayabaca P., Boucar M., Bucagu M., Edson W., Gbangbade S., Hedman E., Hermida J., Legros S., McCaw-Binns A., Burkhalter B.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

222: Factors affecting compliance with international maternity standards of care: A four-country study of performance, enabling factors and their linkages
Burkhalter B.R., Edson W.N., Harvey S.A.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf


POSTER PRESENTATIONS

A11: Quality improvement - Safety reporting

078: Disclosure of adverse incidents to patients and families: A multi-year perspective
Kaplow M.
Abstract.pdf

113: Usage of measurement as the key to reduce patient and personnel risks, and increase effectivity and efficiency in bio-hazardous waste management
Rodriguez I., Mendoza R., Perez E., Trejo M., Fernández M., Baez N.
Abstract.pdf

286: Less pain more gain - Improving clinical risk management and organisation capability in data management.
Thomson S.
Abstract.pdf

046: Establishing a national reporting and learning system for adverse events - Perils and possibilities
Williams S., Osborn S.

150: Quality indicators associated with nurse staffing in acute care settings
Savitz L. A., Jones C., Bernard S.
Abstract.pdf

171: Using clinical audit and risk management to measure and reduce risk to healthcare workers in a regional health board laundry
Robinson M., Foley G., Macken A., Cox A.

118: A study of nursing accidents in the operating room
Jan M.K., Park S.A.
Abstract.pdf


A12a: Quality improvement

055: Promoting service excellence in a managed behavioral healthcare delivery system
McDonald C.J., Porch R.C., Beaudin C.L.
Abstract.pdf

124: The gatekeeping role of general practitioners to their co-operation with other specialists
Einasto M., Pall V.
Abstract.pdf

193: Development of a real-time wait list management system in a publicy funded healthcare facility
Dunbar M.J., Molloy L., Hennigar A.
Abstract.pdf

339: A study analysis of emergency department quality
Cremonesi P., Sartini M., Tamagno R., Perdelli F., Orlando P.
Abstract.pdf

176: A quality improvement initiative to reduce rates of non-attendance in an out patient department in Ireland
Mann B., Hassett R.
Abstract.pdf


A12b: Measuring performance

316: Improving the quality of pain management: Profiles of organizational approaches to taking action and demonstrating change in performance
Magoffin C., Braun B., Titler M.G., Riehle A., Gillespie J.L.

325: A comprehensive approach to quality and performance improvement in maternal and neonatal health
Ochoa E., Legros S., Tumaylle C., Bossemeyer D., Nechochea E., Novak G., Fajardo G.
Abstract.pdf

252: Experience of developing and implementing hospital-wide clinical indicator monitoring system in one Korean hospital
Kim H.G., Kim C.G., Lee S.G., Song D.H., Yang G.A., Lee S.I., Park S.K.
Abstract.pdf

293: Practice variation in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in Japan
Sekimoto M., Imanaka Y.
Abstract.pdf

349: Profiling hospital performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy based on administrative data
Hirose M., Imanaka Y., Ishizaki T., Evans E.
Abstract.pdf

107: Tool evaluation for measurement of family planning quality of care in North India
Aggarwal A.K., Kumar R.
Abstract.pdf

209: Healthcare regulation in the United States and the United Kingdom: lessons for quality improvement
Walshe K
Abstract.pdf


ORAL PRESENTATIONS

A19: Quality improvement

154: Customer satisfaction measurement in ambulatory care for continuous improvement in a teaching hospital
Carrasco B., Rivas R.

262: Improving client-provider communication: Observation and feedback method
Pongurlekar S., Shinde R., Pradhan A.

198: Quality indicators for home health care organizations: A cross country comparison
Wagner C., Bos J., Frijters D., Carpenter I., Bernabei R.

163: Winning the excellence award: Ten years of experience in quality management in E. Pereira Hospital, Valparaiso, Chile
Tavera, M.A., Bronfman M., Dálbora J., Saá F., Huerta I., Benz A., Gonzalez J.C., Fuentes R., Verdessi D.

219: Instituting quality improvement systems at the SILAIS level in Nicaragua
Nunez O.A., Urbina L.M.

A20: Measuring performance - Clinical indicators

344: Measuring Healthcare performance for quality improvement accountability and transparency on national, regional and clinical unit level
Krog B., Mainz J., Bartels P.D.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

194: Indicators of quality obstetric care based on administrative data: Exploring the possibilities
Davies S.M., Romano P.S., Geppert J.J., McDonald K.M.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

072: Performance indicators for acute stroke care
Ibrahim J.E., Bilney L, Cadilhac D, Davis S, Donnan G.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

058: Variation of utilization of cardiovascular surgery in Marche Region
Panella M., Marchisio S., Luparia M., Renna M., Di Stanislao F.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

089: Multidisciplinary teams benchmark outcome and process indicators for a normal delivery clinical pathway.
Spitz B., Vanhaecht K., Sermeus W., Van Kelst L, Giebens Y.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf


A21: Quality improvement - Primary care

281: The management of quality in primary care trusts in the British NHS
Pickard S., Sheaff W.R., Dowling B.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

236: Performance improvement in preventive services by means of Multifacetic Interventions: Immediate results
Lebersztein G., De Luca M., Pereyra Araujo F., Zambon F., Khoury M., Chimenti A.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

152: Development of an Independant Practice Model for community case management: The first step
Szabo C., Krywonis M., Ashford Y.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

084: Improving the quality of mental health services in primary care: A longitudinal study
Campbell S.M., Robison J, Steiner A, Webb D, Roland M.O.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf


A22: Quality improvement – Clinical guidelines

348: Eliminating catheter-related bloodstream infections in critical care
Pronovost P.J., Berenholtz S.M., Dorman T., Earsing K., Farley J., Perl T., Lipsett P., Rubin H.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

336: Hemodialysis and patient safety
Stavljenic-Rukavina A.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

102: Routine coarse-force testing by the nursing team for identification of stroke as it evolves
Rozenfeld D., Yarnitsky D., Safran Y., Dashkovsky Z., Leiba R., Geva H.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

280: Drug Utilization of Co-amoxiclav, Ciprofloxacin, Ceftazidime and Cephalexin among PhilHealth-Accredited tertiary hospitals in selected regions in the Philippines
Valera M.R., Juban N.R., Soria Jr. F.Z., Aganon A.A., Laureta J.A., Lavina S.M.S., Alcantara A.C.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf

332: Managing asthma in a statewide medicaid program
Golden W., Wells C., Sanchez N., Vargas P., Jones S.
Abstract.pdf Slides.pdf


POSTER PRESENTATIONS

A23: Patient satisfaction and empowerment
111: Indicators of quality of care in Health Maintaining Organizations (HMOs): User preferences
Ortega-Altamirano D., Poblano-Ver·Stegui O., Bailûn-Gonzlez M, Mèndez-Salvatore L.
Abstract.pdf

258: Creating a Respectful Environment
Wolfersteig J., Dunham S.
Abstract.pdf

299: Consumer participation in the planning and delivery of health services to achieve a safer and more appropriate health system in Victoria, Australia 2001-2003
Walker C.

048: A national reporting and learning system involving patients every step of the way
Williams S., Osborn S.

101: Prospective study on the effects of patient satisfaction with care on quality of life
Renzi C., Tabolli S., Picardi A., Abeni A., Puddu P.
Abstract.pdf

145: Employee satisfaction - indispensable factor for patient satisfaction
Akgun S., Akyel S., Haksever A., Gunes G., Haberal M.
Abstract.pdf

317: Enhancing the quality of obstetrical care through evidence-based practice: the reduction of the risk of adverse fetal outcome in vaginal births after caesarean
Natale R., Schmidt G.
Abstract.pdf

358: Waiting times for orthopedic surgery - what do the patients think?
Lofvendahl S., Hanning M.
Abstract.pdf

188: Unsatisfied patients: a help to improve care
Mira J.J., Cabrera E., Lorenzo S., Martínez B., Monteagudo O., Pérez-Jover V., Sainz A., Rodríguez E., Sayalero M., Ureña V., Vinuesa M.
Abstract.pdf


A24: Accreditation

062: First all-inclusive accreditation: Simultaneous accreditation of all somatic healthcare sectors in a Danish county
Hundborg K., Scheel L.S.
Abstract.pdf

215: The APEC Healthcare Services Accreditation Project
Timmons K., Rooney A., Van Ostenberg P.

291: Creating effective human research protection programs
Timmons K

307: Improving on the improvements: Quality Health New Zealand, the best of health
Stokes T.

126: Value of accreditation of medical institutions in terms of health reforms in the Kyrgyz Republic
Sultanmuratov M.T., Turgunbaeva A.A.
Abstract.pdf

265: General practice accreditation closes the loop on quality improvement
Vecchio M., Whitby N.
Abstract.pdf

303: The Portuguese experience on hospital accreditation
Franca M., Boavista A.
Abstract.pdf

238: The use of Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) standards to develop a CQI program in a long-term care setting.
Newnham J.
Abstract.pdf

PLENARY PRESENTATION

A25: Motivating improvement - rewarding results: The experience of Trento (Italy). To improve is human
Carlo Favaretti

Strategies today, for higher quality tomorrow
Barbara Paul

Chair: Stephen Schoenbaum






 


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