Submissions from 2023
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
Clinical Strategies to Increase Vaccination in the Pediatric Population: A Quality Improvement Project, Berthe Claudia Dupervil
An educational module on the adductor canal block as an effective opioid-sparing pain management after total knee arthroplasty, Bazi Endale, Vince Gonzalez, and Cosma Pochette
Remimazolam as an Alternative Induction Agent in Monitored Anesthesia Care: An Educational Module, Leidy J. Escobar, Yasmine Campbell, and Kizzanna Brown
Intraoperative Monitoring of Laryngeal Mask Airway Cuff Pressure and Minimizing Postoperative Complications: An Evidence-Based Education Module, Veronica Fernandez MSN, RN and Fernando Alfonso DNP, CRNA, APRN
Improving Gambling Disorder Screening and Management in College Health Settings: A Quality Improvement Project, Ariel Fuentes and Deana Goldin
The Role of Focused Educational Intervention for Nurses to Improve Discharge Readiness: A Quality Improvement Project, Yanelis Garcia Beceiro
The Return of Nitrous Oxide Use in the United States: An Educational Module, Erin N. Garcia, Fernando Alfonso, and Enrique Orta
Using Ultrasound to Identify the Cricothyroid Membrane in Patients with a Difficult Airway: A teaching Module, Vincente Gonzalez and Jainette Fernandez
Enhancing Knowledge and Empowering Self-Management in Type 2 Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project Utilizing Education and a Comprehensive Resource Guide, Sandra M. Guiteau
Provider Education to Increase Familiarity and Awareness of the Baker Act Process in an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Jean Hannan and Maykelyn Felipe
Increasing Nurses' Confidence in Leading Debriefings Postcode: A Quality Improvement Project, Jasmine Heraux
A Quality Improvement Project on the Utilization of Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Increase Provider Success, Samantha Hermida, Ann Miller, and Alexis Salgado
Improving Cervical Cancer Screening Adherence Among a Minority Group of Haitian Women Living in South Florida: An Education and Quality Improvement Program, ROSE MYRLANDE JEUDINE
Improving Nurses' Knowledge and Perceptions on Antibiotic Stewardship: A Quality Improvement Project, Stela Karkatselos, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Dr. C. Victoria Framil, DNP, APRN, ANC-BC, CNE; and Barbara Russell, BSN, RN, BSHSA, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant for Spinal Anesthesia in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section: An Evidence-Based Educational Module, Katie Kueser, Valerie Diaz, and Brittany Williams
Increasing Medication Adherence In Low-Income Minority Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Julissa Leiva
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
Empowering Communities: Culturally Competent Dementia Awareness Education for Older Adults in Miami-Dade County, Krisstina Madan
Routine Assessment of the Frequency of Social Media Use on the Mental Well-being of Patients with Anxiety Disorder: A Quality Improvement Project, Ezechiel Madestin
The Use of Telehealth to Improve Communication and Reduce Rehospitalizations in Nursing Homes: A Quality Improvement Project, Mahsa Malekiha
Efficacy of Erector Spinae Block versus Paravertebral or Thoracic Epidural in Cardiac Surgery: An Evidence-Based Educational Module, Camila A. Marcos, Valerie J. Diaz, and Jordany Gattorno
Provider Education to Increase Knowledge PrEP Prescribing in Older Adults who Identify as Members of the LGBTQ Community, Enrique Mendoza Rojas
An Evidence Based Educational Module on the use of Disposable Laryngeal Electrodes for Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: A Quality Improvement Project, David Mercado-Hernandez, Fernando Alfonso, and Ingrid Hernandez
Cannabinoids for Pain Management in Patients with Neuropathic Pain: An Evidence-Based Educational Module, Austin Miller, Fernando Alfonso, and Alexander Rodriguez-Diaz
Increasing Provider Knowledge of Medication Adherence in Veterans with Serious Mental Illness (SMI): A Quality Improvement Project, Roston T. Moss Jr
Exploring the Perceptions of Childhood Developmental Delays in Parents of Haitian Heritage in a Pediatric Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Laurie Myrtil and Rosa Roche
acupressure to decrease postoperative nausea and vomiting compared to ondansetron in Women undergoing laparoscopic surgery, frances Noziere, fernando Alfonso, and Robert Dillon
Postoperative Sore Throat Education and Treatment: An Educational Module, Tolulope T. Oladugbewo, MSN, RN; Vicente Gonzalez, DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Leanne Paris-Wade, CRNA, APRN
Effects of Debriefing Methods on the Development of Non-Technical Skills: An Evidence-Based Educational Module, Grabiel A. Pagan, Valerie J. Diaz, and Octavio Gaytan
Integrating Virtual Reality in the Pediatric Emergency Department to Improve Pain Management: A Quality Improvement Project, Caroline Pallidine
A Quality ImprovementProject: Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brent M. Pendergast MSN, RN, CCRN and Dr. Anne B. Miller DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
Improving Provider Knowledge on Surgical Site Infection Prevention Using a Surgical Surveillance Education Program, Jennifer Peralta and Eric Fenkl
Advantages of Intravenous Administration of Remimazolam Over Midazolam in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Procedures: An Educational Module, Alexis Perez, Jorge Valdes, and Jillian Gil
Assessment and Anesthetic Management of Patients With Vaping History: An Evidence- Based Educational Module, David Perez Mirabal, Valerie J. Diaz, and Jillian Gil
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
Promoting Awareness of Social Determinants of Health (SDH) When Caring for Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexandria Portilla
An Educational Module: Enhancing Provider Awareness of a Mentorship Program for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist to Enhance Success and Reduce Stress, Gianfranco Ratto, Valerie J. Diaz, and Carmen Chan
Provider Perspective on Readiness to Implement a Cognitive Screening Protocol, Marbelly D. Rosales
A Needs Assessment: Improving Access to Cardiac Healthcare for Underserved Populations in a Community Clinic, Yudelsy Sanchez Morell
An Educational Intervention to Improve Nurses’ Knowledge Towards Timely Pain Management in the Emergency Department for Patients Arriving with Sickle Cell Crisis: A Quality Improvement Project, Dana Sherman DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC
An Educational Intervention to Increase Telemedicine Nurses’ Knowledge in Screening, Identifying, and Coordinating Care for Depression in the Veteran Population with Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project, Erita Ariella Snyder and Dana Sherman
Strategies to Implement the Use of Supplements versus Psychotropics in a Pediatric and Adolescent Population: A Quality Improvement Project, Heather Rose Stein
An Educational Module Utilizing Smart Glass Technology as an Adjunct During Anesthesia and Procedural Tasks to Decrease Medical and Human Errors in the Perioperative Period, Mikke-Ann Tracey, Ann Miller, and Kavan Clifford
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
An Educational Module on the Clinical Effectiveness of Magnesium Sulfate in the Perioperative Period, Meagan Williams and Ann Miller
Anesthesia Handoff: A Quality Improvement Project, Callesha Wright, Vicente Gonzalez, and Erica Camhi
Sphenopalatine Ganglion block for Post-dural puncture headache: An Evidence-Based Educational Module, Erick G. Zuniga Mejia, Fernado Alfonso Dr., and Sandra Taylor Dr.
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