Abstracts tagged "Quality Indicators"

Abstract Number: 0639 • ACR Convergence 2021
Improving Pre-biologic Infection Screening Using a Best Practice Alert in Electronic Health Records
Hailey Baker¹, Rebecca Fine¹, Betty Hsiao², Vaidehi Chowdhary³, Lisa Suter⁴ and Abhijeet Danve⁵, ¹Yale University, New Haven, CT, ²Yale-New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT, ³Yale University, East Haven, CT, ⁴Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, ⁵Yale University, Rocky Hill, CT
Background/Purpose: Biologics and small molecules (bDMARDs) are important immunomodulatory medications for management of patients with rheumatic diseases. Use of a bDMARD in patients with infection…
Abstract Number: 0640 • ACR Convergence 2021
Implementation of Digital Prompt in Electronic Medical Records Improves Pneumonia Vaccination Rates in Patients Prescribed TNF-Inhibitors
Manjeet Bhamra¹ and Andras Perl², ¹SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, ²State University of New York, Syracuse, NY
Background/Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors (TNFi) predispose to bacterial infections including pneumonia. In turn, vaccination with pneumococcal 13 valent (PCV13) and pneumococcal 23 valent…
Abstract Number: 0644 • ACR Convergence 2021
Follow-up Scheduling Appears Essential for Success of Rheumatology High Blood Pressure Protocol Across Health Systems
Christie Bartels, Bret Hanlon, Monica Messina, Sancia Ferguson and Edmond Ramly, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Background/Purpose: To address high blood pressure (BP), target of two ACR quality measures and the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, we previously developed…
Abstract Number: 0737 • ACR Convergence 2021
Enhanced Arthrocentesis of the Flexed Knee with Pneumatic Compression
Sumir Brahmbhatt¹, Ahsan Iqbal¹, Fatemeh Farshami², Maheswari Muruganandam³, Jaren Trost⁴, David Cisneros⁵, Adnan Kiani³, N. Suzanne Emil³, Sharon Nunez¹, William Hayward⁶, Philip Band⁷ and Wilmer Sibbitt³, ¹UNM, Albuquerque, NM, ²University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, MD, ³University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, ⁴Optum, Albuquerque, NM, ⁵University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, ⁶New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, ⁷NYU SOM, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: To explore an alternative to standard extended knee arthrocentesis using pneumatic compression of the flexed knee.Methods: Using a paired sample design, 41 consecutive effusive…
Abstract Number: 1180 • ACR Convergence 2021
Better Websites, Better Match: Assessing Quality of Rheumatology Fellowship Websites
Hiral Patel¹, D. Benjamin Riffe¹ and Rachel Wolfe², ¹Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, ²Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC
Background/Purpose: The internet has become an indispensable tool for residency and fellowship recruitment. Prospective applicants rely on publicly available information to learn about the application…
Abstract Number: 1590 • ACR Convergence 2020
Bone Health in ANCA – Associated Vasculitis Patients
Deepa Ragesh Panikkath¹, Sandy Lee² and Christina Downey², ¹Loma Linda University Health, Department of Rheumatology, Loma Linda, CA, ²Loma Linda University Medical Center, Redlands, CA
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are an important mode of therapy in ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV), and osteoporosis (OP) and fractures are potential adverse effects seen. The…
Abstract Number: 1591 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Vitamin D Prescribing for Pediatric Patients on Glucocorticoids
Katherine Kaufman¹, Mary Buckley¹, Laura Cannon¹, Rachel Randell¹, Philip Chu¹, Mithu Maheswaranathan¹, Andrew Johannemann¹, D Ryan Anderson¹, Isaac Smith¹, Akrithi Udupa¹ and David Leverenz¹, ¹Duke University, DURHAM, NC
Background/Purpose: Chronic glucocorticoid treatment in children increases the risk of bone loss, fractures, and reduced adult skeletal mass. The 2017 ACR Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIOP) guidelines…
Abstract Number: 1596 • ACR Convergence 2020
Coproduction of Care for Veterans with RA: Improving Elicitation and Documentation of Patient Goals
Swathi Reddy¹, Kyawt Shwin¹, Rashmi Arora¹, Sarah Homann², Lisa Johnson³, Yusuf Chao⁴, Aricca Van Citters³, Brant Oliver⁵, Guy Eakin⁶, Eugene Nelson³, Andreas Reimold¹ and Salahuddin Kazi¹, ¹Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System / UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, ²Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System / Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, ³The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, Lebanon, NH, ⁴UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, ⁵The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice / Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Fellowship in Healthcare Quality & Safety, Lebanon, NH, ⁶Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta, GA
Background/Purpose: Coproduction of healthcare services offers a pathway to increase patient engagement in care. Patients and clinicians coproduce care by working together to: (1) co-assess…
Abstract Number: 1622 • ACR Convergence 2020
Determining the Zoster Vaccination Rate Among Veterans on Chronic Immunosuppressive Therapy at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System – a Quality Indicator
Hannah Kenninger¹, Rachel Dayno¹, Nkechinyere Emejuaiwe², Ileannette Robledo-Vega³, Whitney Bembry¹, Myriam Guevara⁴ and Soham Mahato⁵, ¹Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, ²Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, New Orlenas, LA, ³Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orlenas, LA, ⁴Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, ⁵LSUHSC School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA
Background/Purpose: Herpes Zoster (HZ) causes an infection commonly known as shingles. Patients with HZ are at increased risk for post-herpetic neuralgia, which is painful for…
Abstract Number: 1696 • ACR Convergence 2020
Measuring Quality Improvement from CME Participants: Results from the RAPID® CME Initiative
Stephen Bender¹, Michael Weinblatt² and Daniel Duch¹, ¹FACTORx, Cherry Hill, NJ, ²Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Medical claims data have been used since 2008 to measure the implementation of the diagnostic and referral strategies resulting from participation in RAPID® CME…
Abstract Number: 1779 • ACR Convergence 2020
Gap in Contraceptive Education to Females with Rheumatic Disease on Teratogenic Medications
Andras Perl¹, Sundus Mian¹ and Jihad Ben Gabr¹, ¹SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Background/Purpose: Teratogenic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) are often prescribed to women of childbearing age. Contraception represents an important area of reproductive health for female patients with…
Abstract Number: 1986 • ACR Convergence 2020
Determinants of Variation in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Care Delivery
Jon Burnham¹, Rosemary Peterson¹, Joy Ukaigwe¹, Lynsey Cecere¹, Andrea Knight² and Joyce Chang¹, ¹Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, ²Division of Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Patients with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) receive only a fraction of recommended care. Moreover, variation in care delivery likely contributes to pervasive racial…
Abstract Number: 0111 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessment and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis in a Rheumatology Clinic
Amanda Stefl¹, Shikha Singla², Jessica Michaud¹, Kama Thomas², Lisa Rein² and Mary Ellen Csuka², ¹Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, ²Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are used as a long-term treatment option for an estimated 1% of the US population. The American College of Rheumatology has maintained…
Abstract Number: 0167 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Phenotypes from a Digital Health Coaching Engagement Program
Jonathan Patterson¹, Kirby Magid², Dhiren Patel³ and Matt Allison³, ¹Pack Health, Birmingham, AL, ²University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, ³Pack Health, Birmingham
Background/Purpose: The goal of this study was to examine whether cluster analysis could be used to identify homogeneous subgroups of engagement in RA patients enrolled…
Abstract Number: 0260 • ACR Convergence 2020
Does Higher Quality of Care in SLE Improve Quality of Life?
Shilpa Arora¹, Patricia Katz², Jinoos Yazdany³, Joel Block¹, Edward Yelin⁴ and Meenakshi Jolly⁵, ¹Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, ²University of California, San Francisco, Novato, CA, ³University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, ⁴UCSF, San Francisco, CA, ⁵Rush University, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: Disease activity, damage and quality of life (QOL) are core outcomes in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ER visits and hospital admissions (non-routine health care…

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