Submissions from 2023
An Educational Intervention Among Healthcare Providers on the Science Behind Adequate Hydration in Mental Health Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Louisa Kathryn Agresti
Mental Health professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors related to Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) and Screening Pre and Post an Educational Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project, Charline Boufin Tebeu
Implementation of an Outpatient Protocol for Children and Adolescents with Food Allergy Anxiety: A Quality Improvement Project, Rochelle Bradley
Provider Education to Increase Knowledge of Effective Obesity Management in the Prevention of Cancer, Tamarra A. Braham
Education of Mental Health Professionals Regarding a Patient-Centered Care Approach to Improve African American Adherence to Antidepressant Medication: A Quality Improvement Project., Julienne A. Calixte
Improving Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake as an HIV Prevention Strategy Among Higher Risk Hispanic Men: A Quality Improvement Project, Ivania Gertrudis Castillo-Morris
Improving Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners’ Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Benzodiazepines for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Quality Improvement Project, Adrienne Davis and Charles Buscemi
An Educational Intervention for Infusion Center Nurses to Improve Their Confidence in Identification and Management of Immunotherapy Adverse Events, Based on Changes in Pre- and Post-test scores: A Quality Improvement Project, Susan Demming, Deborah W. Sherman, and Pamela Dudkiewicz
Improving Informed Decision Making to Reduce the Health Risks of Vaping Among Adolescents: A Quality Improvement Project, Lizzie A. Diaz
An Educational Program to Enhance the Identification of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the Utilization of Exposure and Response Prevention Among Outpatient Mental Health Providers: A Quality Improvement Project, Jena Lerch and Deborah Witt Sherman
Provider Education to Increase Knowledge PrEP Prescribing in Older Adults who Identify as Members of the LGBTQ Community, Enrique Mendoza Rojas
Increasing Provider Knowledge of Medication Adherence in Veterans with Serious Mental Illness (SMI): A Quality Improvement Project, Roston T. Moss Jr
Improving Provider Knowledge on Surgical Site Infection Prevention Using a Surgical Surveillance Education Program, Jennifer Peralta and Eric Fenkl
Impact of Nursing Education on Postoperative Ileus Prevention in a Tertiary Care Facility: A Quality Improvement Project, Freddy Pizart, Charle P. Buscemi, and Lisset Oliva
Strategies to Implement the Use of Supplements versus Psychotropics in a Pediatric and Adolescent Population: A Quality Improvement Project, Heather Rose Stein
Improving Knowledge of Parents in Dietary Management for Children with Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia: A Quality Improvement Project, Jorge L. Valdes and Charles Buschemi
Provider Education to Increase Knowledge of Sepsis in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Damaris I. Valldeperas, Charles Buscemi, and Ivan Merkelj
Submissions from 2022
Development and evaluation of an evidence-based educational toolkit on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary care clinicians’ regarding social determinants of health that impact prostate health in black men: A Quality improvement Project, Cassandre Alcemora, Deana Goldin, and Jovenel Alcime
Knowledge Awareness of Mental Health Risk Factors in Youths Among Healthcare Providers in an Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic in Miami, Florida: A Quality Improvement Project, Giuliana Altare MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Having the “Talk” with Healthcare Providers to Increase Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Older Adult (65+ Years) Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Sergio Amador Perez
An Educational Module Explaining the Use of The IPACK Block and The Adductor Canal Block to Relieve Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Quality Improvement Project, Aronique Anthony and Valerie J. Diaz
An Educational Module Explaining the Analgesic Efficacy of The PEC Block For a Radical Mastectomy: A Quality Improvement Project, Anthony Avila and Valerie J. Diaz
Opioid-Sparing Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Daniel E. Baez, Charles Buscemi Dr, and Jorge A. Valdes
Anesthetic Management of Patients with Post COVID-19 Syndrome: A Quality Improvement Project, Joseph Benson; Jorge Valdes; and Dr. Alexander Rodriguez-Diaz DNP, CRNA, APRN
An Evidence Based Educational Module on the Efficacy of Single-shot Intrathecal Morphine in Minimizing Postoperative Opioid Requirement in Abdominal Surgery Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Maelen Bernasor RN; Fernando Alfonso DNP,CRNA,APRN; and Kizzana Brown DNP, CRNA, APRN
Fluid Resuscitation Optimization in Surgical Trauma Patients Utilizing Pulse Pressure Variation and Stroke Volume Variation: An educational module, Maritza J. Beza
Reducing Rehospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents through Telehealth: A Quality Improvement Program, Joana P. Bringas
The Utilization of Amisulpride as a Rescue Drug for Postop Patients Compared to Promethazine for the Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: An Educational Module, Sharon Britton, Yasmine Campbell, and Carmen Chan
Improving Knowledge in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support via mHealth Among Nurses: A Quality Improvement Project, Charle Buscemi and Marisol Ortega Rodriguez
Improving Transgender Patients' Access to Care in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Steven M. Cardenas and Eric A. Fenkl
Parental Education to Increase the Rate of Flu Vaccination in Children Ages Six Months to 17 Years: A Quality Improvement Project, Naghmana Chughtai and Naghmana Chughtai
Improving Anesthesia Care Provider Knowledge of Analgesia in Procedures for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Sandy DeJoie and Charles Buscemi
Total Intravenous Anesthesia to Reduce Metastasis and Recurrence Rates in Patients Presenting for Breast Cancer Surgery: An Educational Intervention, Kiersten A. de la Vega and Ann B. Miller
An Educational Module on the Utilization of Haloperidol as a Pharmacological Complement for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Prophylaxis in Adult Surgical Patients, Xenia Marie Del Pozo and Ann B. Miller
Investigating the Effects of an Occupational Safety Course on Needlestick Injury Prevention and Incident Reporting for Emergency Department Registered Nurses: A Quality Improvement Project, Shadaina Dessalines
Bridging the Knowledge Gap in the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Quality Improvement Project., Annery Diaz
Preoperative Education Regarding the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guideline for Colorectal Surgical Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Andrea Dipokromo, Deborah W. Sherman, and Charles Lago Sr.
Assessing the Knowledge of Pediatric Healthcare Providers as it Relates to PPEC Services and its Benefits; A Quality Improvement Project, Fabiola Dominguez
Epidural Neostigmine for enhanced Analgesia, Frank Duffin Jr, Fernando Alfonso, and Howard Goldman
Improving the Knowledge of Anesthesia Providers on Preventing and Managing Intraoperative Anesthesia Machine Failure, Nerlande Fectiluse and Charles Buscemi
An Educational Intervention on Occupational Radiation Exposure and Risk of Cataract Development, Elizabeth A. Filbert and Jorge Valdes
An Educational Module Explaining the Use of Quadratus Lumborum Blockade To Decrease Opioid Usage During Colorectal Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexander Fukes and Valerie J. Diaz
An Educational Intervention on the Clinical Utility of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the Timely Detection of Perioperative Thromboembolic Complications in COVID-19 Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery, Olga Gay, Jorge Valdes, and Sean Norden
Educating Anesthesia Personnel on STOP-BANG to Predict Difficult Airway, Blake A. Giroux MSN, RN; Fernando Alfonso DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Alexa Body DNP, CRNA, APRN
An Educational Module on the Benefits of Telehealth Assisted Preanesthetic Evaluations, Anthony Gonzalez, Vicente Gonzalez, Arturo Gonzalez, and Michael Drossos
Anesthesia Provider Education to Increase the Use of Apneic Oxygenation in the Difficult Airway Patient, Arturo Gonzalez, Richard Canby, and Ian Diaz
An Educational Module for the Use of Magnesium to Decrease Postoperative Risk of Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Vicente Gonzalez, DNP, CRNA, APRN; Kenneth Lowe; and Henry Huynh
The Effect of Implementing an Evidence-Based Family History Screening Tool in the Primary Care Setting to Increase the Identification of Patients at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome A Quality Improvement Project, Joanna Michelle Gonzalez
Lavender Aromatherapy Compared to Midazolam For Quality Improvement Of Preoperative Anxiety In Elderly Surgical Patients: An Educational Module, Marisa Ann Gonzalez MSN, RN; Dr. Yasmine Campbell DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Dr. Alexander Rodriguez-Diaz DNP, CRNA, APRN
The Use of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Compared to Oral Midazolam in the Pediatric Pre-operative Population for Separation Anxiety. An Educational Module, Shilpa Heald, Yasmine Campbell, and Edward Punzulan
Advantages of Intravenous Administration of Amisulpride Over Ondansetron for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: An Educational Module, Odlanier Hebert and Yasmine Campbell
An Education Module for the Use of a 5cc Syringe for the Inflation of Endotracheal Tube Cuffs: A Quality Improvement Project, Robert Howell, Vincent Gonzalez, and Daniel Brady
Improving Knowledge of the Importance of Adhering to Anticoagulation Therapy among Patients with Atrial fibrillation to Reduce Stroke Risk: A Quality Improvement Project., Rebelee C. Jeyasingh
Increasing Providers Awareness of Waste Anesthetic Gases Exposure in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit: An Educational Module, Blessing Lukoh MSN, RN; Yasmine Campbell DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Kizzanna Brown DNP, CRNA
Provider Education to Increase Knowledge and Identification of Pressure Injuries in Patients with Dark/Pigmented Skin, Diana F. Machuca
Stress Reduction Using Online Mindful-Based Therapy for Medical Professionals: A Quality Improvement Project, Thamar Maurice
“Improving clinicians’ knowledge of Thromboelastography: A quality improvement project”, Yanet Milanes Villa Dr and Charles Buscemi Dr
An Educational Module on a Formalized CRNA Preceptorship Workshop to Enhance Teaching and Communication Skills, Ann B. Miller and Lindsay Schafer
An Educational Module Explaining the Utilization of Airway Ultrasonography as Standard of Care for Preoperative Airway Assessment, Ann Miller and Allison Gold
Mindfulness Meditation to Decrease Stress and Anxiety among nurse anesthesia providers: An Educational Module, Jeslin George Mody
Adverse Outcomes of Mild Hypocapnia During General Anesthesia: An Evidence-Based Education Module, Christine Mogire and Vincent Gonzalez
An Educational Module Highlighting the Efficacy of Intravenous Ascorbic Acid in Attenuating Hemodynamic Fluctuations Associated with Tourniquet-Induced Ischemic Reperfusion Injury in Patients Undergoing Lower Extremity Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Bilal Mohammad and Fernando Alfonso
Use of a Depression Screening Measure: Perspective of Clinicians in a Mental Health Clinic, Samantha C. Montealegre
Knowledge and Provider Competence on the Health Disparities and Biases of Transgender Patients in the Peri-operative Setting: An Evidence Based Education Module., Jonathan Matthew Morris and Fernando Alfonso
Decreasing the Risk of Post-operative Morbidity Through the Use of Glucose-Insulin-Potassium Infusion During Cardiac Surgery: An Educational Module for Anesthesia Practice, Daniella Narvaez and Arturo Gonzalez
An Approach to Discuss Preconception Care to Childbearing Women in Primary Care Practice, Mary Nguyen
An Educational Module for the Utilization of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks as a Treatment Alternative for Post Dural Puncture Headache: A Quality Improvement Project, Jacquelyn C. O'Connor, Jorge Valdes, and Lisa Mills
Improving Clinical Knowledge on the Efficacy of Brachial Plexus Blocks with Perineural Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct Agent to Ropivacaine Compared to Brachial Plexus Blocks with Ropivacaine as a Sole Agent: An Educational Module, Pedro Oscar Pena and Yasmine Campbell
Oncology Patients Oral Hygiene Education Intervention Mapping among Nursing Staff: A Repeated Measure Non-experimental Design, Maura Poleon
Improving preadolescence nutritional knowledge to improve healthy life: A quality improvement project., Daphnie Romulus
Decreasing Anesthesia Workstation Contamination: An Educational Module, Krystal Lynn Sanchez
Decreasing Anesthesia Workstation Contamination: An Educational Module, Krystal Lynn Sanchez
Increasing Healthcare Provider's Awareness and Reducing Negative Perceptions of Pain during the Perioperative Period in the Black Community: An Educational Module, Kamaria Scott MSN-Ed, RN; Fernando Alfonso DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Tiffany Harvey DNP, CRNA
An Educational Module Explaining the Utilization of the IPACK Block Technique to Decrease Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Alyssa See and Valerie J. Diaz
Improving Anesthesia Provider Knowledge and Competence in Patient Blood Management, Eduardo Subero and Arturo Gonzalez
Improving Anesthesia Provider Knowledge and Competence in Patient Blood Management, Eduardo J. Subero
Provider Education to Increase Knowledge of Chronic Pain Assessment in a Pain Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Itsvan Tejera DNP, MSN, APCNP
A Quality Improvement Project on the Utilization of Preoperative Airway Ultrasonography to Predict Difficult Intubations, Stephanie Tewes
A Quality Improvement Project on the Utilization of Preoperative Airway Ultrasonography to Predict Difficult Intubations, Stephanie Tewes and Ann Miller
Knowledge Awareness on Practice Sensitivity of LGBTQ Children and Adolescents with Psychiatric Disorders among Healthcare Providers at an Outpatient Clinic in Miami, Florida: A Quality Improvement Project, Jose G. Valdes MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
An Educational Module Explaining The Effect of Cryotherapy on Post-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Cody Wilson and Valerie J. Diaz
An Educational Module on Minority Maternal Mortality and Complications in Obstetric Care, Micallia L. Wilson and Valerie J. Diaz
An Intervention to Debunk Facts vs. Myths in Intermittent Fasting: A Quality Improvement Project, Melissa Winch, Deana Goldin, and Pamela Dudkiewicz
An Educational Module on Post-Operative Nausea & Vomiting Prevention Using Haldol, Daniel Wohlberg, Fernando Alfonso, and Arturo Gonzalez
Disparities and Demographics in Urban and Rural Populations That Could Influence Substance Use Behaviors: A Quality Improvement Project, Pamela Nicole Ziel