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Panel Presentations

Care Equity, Quality, and Safety

Transforming Otolaryngology Through Data-Driven Quality Improvement

Monday, October 13, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location: 245
CME/MOC Credit: 1
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This panel unites experts in healthcare quality and informatics to discuss implementing QI through advanced analytics. Led by a QI director from a major academic center and featuring innovators from a safety-net hospital and the nation's largest pediatric hospital, the panel will demonstrate how to democratize advanced QI methods across any practice setting.

The session introduces the SMART QI frameworks (Scalable, Measurable, Automated, Responsive, Tech-enabled QI) and showcases how to transform existing EHR data into actionable intelligence. Presenters will demonstrate how to translate complex metrics into simple, automated dashboards that work in real time across different EHR platforms and practice sizes.

Through live polling and interactive scenario analysis, attendees will learn to implement automated QI tools that scale from solo practices to major health systems. The panel will present novel QI assessment tools that help practices identify their optimal starting point and growth pathway.

The session emphasizes practical implementation strategies across diverse healthcare settings. Panelists will share real-world examples from their institutions, demonstrating successful QI initiatives that range from surgical quality improvement to patient safety metrics. The discussion will include strategies for overcoming common barriers, leveraging existing resources, and building sustainable QI programs.

Interactive elements include live demonstration of QI dashboards, discussion of common technical challenges, and practical strategies for working with IT teams. The session will emphasize scalable solutions that work across different practice settings and EHR platforms, ensuring relevance for practices of all sizes and resource levels.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Design equity-focused QI initiatives using cutting-edge informatics tools while ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows and immediate ROI across various practice settings.
  2. Implement automated, enhanced quality monitoring systems that provide real-time feedback while maintaining clinical relevance and minimizing staff burden.
  3. Create sustainable, scalable QI programs that demonstrate measurable impact on patient outcomes while adapting to varying resource levels and practice sizes.

    Moderator(s)

  • RJ

    Romaine F. Johnson, MD, MPH

    Professor
    Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
    Dallas, Texas, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Hongzhao Ji, MD

    Assistant Professor
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    Dallas, TX, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • JL

    Jennifer M. Lavin, MD

    Associate Professor
    Lurie Children's Hospital
    Chicago, IL, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.