20190602 - Scientific Workshop - W212- 1430-1600 |
Scientific Workshop: W212
Session Title:
Implementation of Test Utilization Initiatives to Improve Quality of Patient Care
Presenters:
Dr. Maria Pasic, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Dr. Daniel Beriault, St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Jennifer Taher, University of Toronto
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to explain and apply:
1. Understand the process of scorecard design, data collection, and distribution to practitioners in order to provide the most relevant information on their ordering practices.
2. Learn how to successfully implement a reflex or hard-stop algorithm in a hospital system, and to gain specific examples of utilization projects that your institution may benefit from.
3. Discuss the role of physician engagement with the laboratory for developing test utilization strategies.
Presenters:
Dr. Maria Pasic, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Dr. Daniel Beriault, St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Jennifer Taher, University of Toronto
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to explain and apply:
1. Understand the process of scorecard design, data collection, and distribution to practitioners in order to provide the most relevant information on their ordering practices.
2. Learn how to successfully implement a reflex or hard-stop algorithm in a hospital system, and to gain specific examples of utilization projects that your institution may benefit from.
3. Discuss the role of physician engagement with the laboratory for developing test utilization strategies.