Listen "Improving Ortho Implants"
Episode Synopsis
Hospitals are constantly faced with the pressure to improve quality and outcomes while reducing costs. Keir Mitchell and Kendra Pitts from the University of Illinois highlight their achievements in establishing a utilization protocol – with appropriate resources, including implants, for the orthopedic product category. They also discuss how participation in a Vizient Performance Improvement Collaborative focused on establishing protocols for orthopedic implants shaped their efforts in the process.
Guests:
Keir Mitchell, PT, PhD, GCS
Director, Musculoskeletal Clinical Services
University of Illinois Health
Kendra Pitts, MS
Assistant Director, Value Analysis Program
University of Illinois Health
Carla Stephens, CMRP, LSSGB
Collaborative Advisor
Vizient
Host:
Kelly Randall
Knowledge Transfer Director
Vizient
Show Notes:
[00:00 – 02:20] Beginning the University of Illinois orthopedic utilization protocol
[02:20 – 03:23] Working with Physicians on the orthopedic utilization protocol
[03:24 – 04:12] Selection of team members
[04:13 – 05:54] Building a case for change
[05:55 – 06:12] Importance of data in developing orthopedic utilization protocol
[06:14 – 06:45] Results from the protocol
[06:46 – 07:23] Working with new technology
For more information, email [email protected]
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Guests:
Keir Mitchell, PT, PhD, GCS
Director, Musculoskeletal Clinical Services
University of Illinois Health
Kendra Pitts, MS
Assistant Director, Value Analysis Program
University of Illinois Health
Carla Stephens, CMRP, LSSGB
Collaborative Advisor
Vizient
Host:
Kelly Randall
Knowledge Transfer Director
Vizient
Show Notes:
[00:00 – 02:20] Beginning the University of Illinois orthopedic utilization protocol
[02:20 – 03:23] Working with Physicians on the orthopedic utilization protocol
[03:24 – 04:12] Selection of team members
[04:13 – 05:54] Building a case for change
[05:55 – 06:12] Importance of data in developing orthopedic utilization protocol
[06:14 – 06:45] Results from the protocol
[06:46 – 07:23] Working with new technology
For more information, email [email protected]
Subscribe Today!
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
Android
Stitcher
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