FAHQ Annual Conference
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Our home health agency’s Star Rating was 2 with a Total Performance Score ranking in less than the 25th percentile for all quality measures. This put us at risk for up to a 5% penalty in 2025 reimbursement. The presentation will focus the steps taken to improve patient outcomes, star rating & industry ranking. It will include challenges, specific interventions, targeted quality measures, data collection/analysis & the final outcome.
NAHQ Competency Framework Domain(s): Performance and Process Improvement, Quality Review and Accountability
Wanda Henderson, RN, CPHQ, Compliance & Risk Program Manager, Alivia Care @ Home, Alivia Care Solutions, Inc., Summerfield, Florida
Wanda Henderson has been a registered nurse for over 35 years and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management from Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, Missouri. Wanda is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and has worked in compliance and performance improvement for home health agencies across the country for over 32 years. She currently provides oversight to the QAPI, Compliance and Risk Management programs for all home health and home care branches of Alivia Care @ Home in northeast and north central Florida.
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NAHQ Competency Framework Domain(s):
Jodi Mullen, MS, RN-BC, CCRN, CCNS, ACCNS-P, FCCM, CPHQ, Senior Quality Improvement Specialist, UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida
Jodi Mullen has been a Senior Quality Improvement Specialist at UF Health Shands Hospital, in Gainesville, Florida for four years, where she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety, reduce hospital-acquired complications, and improve clinical outcomes. A seasoned healthcare professional, she holds a Master of Science as a Child/Adolescent Clinical Nurse Specialist from Wright State University, is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and has earned numerous certifications, including a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ), and she is a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM). With over 30 years of experience in pediatric and critical care nursing, Jodi has led award-winning quality initiatives, coauthored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and presented nationally on topics ranging from pediatric delirium to optimizing multidisciplinary communication. An advocate for excellence in healthcare, she serves on various committees, mentors healthcare teams, and contributes as a subject matter expert for professional nursing organizations.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION
Champions of Care: Elevating Quality through the Clinician Role at Muma Children’s Hospital
This presentation will introduce the new Quality Clinician role at Muma Children’s Hospital and how it has elevated quality in the children’s hospital. It emphasizes the importance of a dedicated quality structure with population-specific evaluations and goals. The discussion will include the current state of the role’s development, its future vision, and the anticipated impacts over time. Additionally, it will highlight the significance of collaboration and a holistic approach to quality improvement, demonstrating how these elements drive meaningful change and enhance patient outcomes.
NAHQ Competency Framework Domain(s): Quality Leadership and Integration; Population Health and Care Transitions
Lyndsie Cangelosi, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, Quality Clinician, Muma Children’s Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida 
Lyndsie Cangelosi holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida and a Master’s in Nursing Education from the University of Central Florida. She is a certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC) and certified in the care of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants (C-ELBW). Lyndsie has worked at Tampa General Hospital for a decade, contributing in roles such as bedside nurse, NICU nurse educator, and, most recently, as the Quality Clinician for Muma Children’s Hospital. Passionate about improving patient care, she collaborates with nursing and medical teams to identify opportunities for improvement and implement projects that enhance patient outcomes.
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Leanne Bonds, MSN, CPHQ, RN
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NAHQ Competency Framework Domain(s): P
Lauren Morata, DNP, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CCNS, CPHQ
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Jennifer Montero, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, Clinical Quality Pharmacy Specialist, Lakeland Regional Health, Lakeland, Florida 
Jennifer Montero earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Nova Southeastern University, West Palm Beach, FL. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Lakeland Regional Health, where she also completed her PGY2 in Critical Care. Following her training, Dr. Montero began working at Lakeland Regional Health in 2011 as a Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist and is currently the Clinical Quality Pharmacy Specialist since 2020. Dr. Montero is a Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) and a fellow of critical care medicine (FCCM). She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL and has had many Resident Preceptor positions at Lakeland Regional Health. Dr. Montero has held several leadership positions with the Florida Chapter of the Society of Critical Medicine to include Research Committee Chair, a three-year term as President and member of the Board of Directors and has participated in numerous research projects, publications and presentations.
Rebecca Burlin, BSN, RN, CCDS, Director – Clinical Documentation Integrity, Lakeland Regional Health, Lakeland, Florida
Meet Rebecca Burlin, a spirited force in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), blending over 27 years of hands-on experience in clinical and administrative realms with a knack for seamless workflow integration and team empowerment. Rebecca’s resourcefulness and expertise shine as she leads a 20+ person CDI team at Lakeland Regional Health, initiating impactful collaborations with departments from dietary to quality control, all aimed at enhancing patient care and documentation accuracy. Rebecca has a rich tapestry of experience across various healthcare environments, from her foundational days as a nurse in the emergency department and cardiac intensive care unit, to rapid-response coordinator to her work on the COVID-19 Response Team with the Cleveland Department of Public Health. Whether managing emergency departments or pioneering documentation integrity projects, Rebecca has proven to be a skilled problem-solver, active listener, and, above all, a compassionate advocate for both patients and her team. Certified as a Clinical Documentation Specialist, Rebecca continues her education and leadership in the CDI space, serving as a critical thinker and steadfast mentor, bringing lighthearted warmth and solid results to every project she takes on.
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
HIGH RISK SESSION
Charting the Past, Forecasting the Future: Standardizing Suicide Precautions and Processes at UF Health Psych Hospital
—Lana Watson, MBA, MHS, OTR/L
Ensuring Epidural Safety: Standardizing Best Practices to Prevent Misconnection Mishaps
—Christina Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CPPS, CPHQ, NE-BC, LSSBB
Implementation of a Quick Reaction Taskforce (QRT) to Decrease the Likelihood of the Reoccurrence of Serious Patient Harm Events
—Nisha Patel, MS, MT, MHA, PMP, CPHQ
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Age Friendly Hospital Measure: A Roadmap for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services New Hospital Quality Reporting Program
—Cassandra Vonnes DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, GS-C, AOCNP, EBP-C, CPHQ, AGSF, FAHA
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Engaging Patients and Families: Partnership for Safety Patient Family Advisor Panel
—Cassandra Vonnes DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, GS-C, AOCNP, EBP-C, CPHQ, AGSF, FAHA
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
DATA, TOOLS AND TRICKS WORKSHOP SESSION
Mary Poppin’s Quality Bag of Tricks
—Debbie Raposo
Driving Quality through Data Analytics
—Silvia Dilone MSN RN
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Redefined Admission Classification Decreases Reportable Patient Safety Indicator Events
—Jodi Mullen, MS, RN-BC, CCRN, CCNS, ACCNS-P, FCCM, CPHQ
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Small Hospital, Big Ripple. How Innovative Change at a Community Hospital Can Make Waves for an Organization
—Kimberly Neumann MSN, RN, CEN, CPHQ
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration and Daily Sign-in – POSTER SESSION CLOSES AT 8:00
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Welcome, Introductions and Reminders
8:15 AM – 10:45 AM
INFECTION PREVENTION SESSION
Line of Defense: Reducing CLABSI and Enhancing Outcomes in Pediatric & Neonatal Care
—Lyndsie Cangelosi MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW
Leveraging the Magnet Model to Transform Quality Care
—Kathryn Farrell, MSN, RN, CNOR, CPN
Pressing Reset on Hand Hygiene to Reduce Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Bacteremia
—Sanam Baig MSN, RN, CCRN, CPHQ
The Intersection of Infection Prevention and the Environment of Care
—Marianne Sevcik, RN MSN, Moderator
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
BREAK
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
TBD
—Sandy Weiss
Maximizing Appropriate Use of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Bronchiolitis Patients
Katie Petty, BHS, RRT-NPS
Electronic Early Warning Scoring System in Adult Oncology Population to Improve the Early Recognition of Clinical Deterioration in the Setting of Sepsis.
Angeline Kaithavelikakath Rocky, BSN, RN
A Multimodal Approach to Reduce Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries
Kristin Ryan MHA, BSN, RN, CNML, CPHQ
Journey to a System-Wide Quality Structure
Sabrina Nunez, MBA, CPHQ
Reducing the Organizations Reported Mortality Index Through Documentation and Coding Accuracy
Reurita Deam, MSN MBA RN
RESEARCH – Predictors of Tract Hemorrhage after External Ventricular Drain Placement: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Linda Scribner, BA, CPHQ, HACP, LSSGB
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT – Optimizing Sepsis Management: Leveraging the Safety Learning System (SLS) Case Review Process in Internal Medicine Residency to Decrease Sepsis Mortality Rates
Linda Scribner, BA, CPHQ, HACP, LSSGB
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT – Road to Tenecteplase, Decreasing Door to Needle Times at Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Linda Scribner, BA, CPHQ, HACP, LSSGB
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