The DOM Quality Improvement plan for 2011-2012 aligns with the AHS Transformational Improvement Program (TIPs). The DOM has chosen to focus on 3 specific areas:
| Division | QI Lead |
| Dermatology | Dr. Gilles Lauzon |
| Endocrinology | Dr. Sonia Butalia |
| Gastroenterology | To Be Determined |
| General Internal Medicine | Dr. Aleem Bharwani |
| Geriatrics | Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc |
| Hematology | Dr. Karen Valentine |
| Infectious Diseases | Dr. Donna Holton |
| Nephrology | Dr. Rob Quinn |
| Respirology | Dr Sachin Pendharkar |
| Rheumatology | Dr. Susan Barr |
| Winner | Organization | Award |
| FMC Endoscopy Unit (GI) | Canadian Association of Gastroenterology | Participation in the Quality Endoscopy Program |
The Division of Endocrinology has developed and is currently implementing and evaluating a basal bolus insulin protocol within the in-patient electronic medical record. This project is aimed at improving glucose control to hospitalized diabetics.
The Division of Gastroenterology is developing citywide acute care QI initiatives/reporting (including patient surveys; monitoring of sedation use; SLRs adaptation for more reliable reporting). There will be representation from each acute care site (including physician, nursing and administration representatives at each site).
The Division of General Internal Medicine is helping lead, in collaboration with AHS-Calgary Clinical Informatics, an initiative to develop and evaluate a discharge summary located on the in-patient electronic medical record. This initiative aims to improve communication during care transitions.
The Division of Geriatrics is collaborating with the University of Toronto on the development and evaluation of a Web portal that contains evidence-informed self-management tools for older adults with chronic diseases.
The Division of Infectious Diseases is implementing measures to decrease the wait times for first visit to HIV clinic and have been involved with changing the HIV test order form to improve test ordering within the province.
The Division of Nephrology is in the process of rolling out a web-based data collection platform (DMAR: Dialysis Measurement, Analysis, and Reporting system) to collect high quality data in everyday practice about the care of patients with kidney failure. This database will capture key adverse events and drivers of resource utilization and costs. The system is currently implemented in 7 regional dialysis programs in Ontario, the Province of Manitoba, and will
be piloted in Alberta this year.
Many divisions have implemented central triage and are working on referral pathways/algorithms/triage forms. Several clinics, with the assistance of AHS-IT and operations, will be implementing an electronic scheduler and ambulatory electronic medical record.