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Earlier this month, the VISN 19 Innovation Specialist team hosted the Mile-High Innovation and Improvement Summit. Over three days, the educational conference invigorated interest in VA innovation by showcasing current innovation projects, holding panels on goal-alignment and 5th mission, and engaging staff in learning about innovation opportunities within the VHA Innovators Network and throughout VA.
Hosted by Innovators Network (iNET) Innovation Specialists, the summit focused on innovation and improvement projects from all over the VISN. There was a “poster garden” featuring a variety of on-going projects, participation from the Rocky Mountain Interprofessional Simulation Education (RISE) Center who shared their simulation technology used in provider education (ultrasound training tools, mannequins, virtual reality headsets), and collaboration with VA Immersive who provided four virtual reality headsets for attendees to try memory games, dexterity practice, and relaxation programs. iNET Director Allison Amrhein and VHA Innovation Ecosystem Executive Director Kit Teague joined VA Eastern Colorado’s Interim Director Mr. Amir Farooqi on a panel to discuss how collaboration among on different levels of VA is essential for resource sharing and goal achievement.
On the second and third day of the conference, awards were given to outstanding work within the VISN. The awards and winners include: Pivot Award to James Gallanos for his Community DIY Firearm Storage project, Innovator of the Year to Dr. Elizabeth Walter for her project Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Mobile Medical Unit (TMS MMU), Innovation Champion to Dr. Jon (Paul) White, and Innovation Specialist of the Year to Donnalee Burch. Truly an inspiring three days devoted to improving the future health outcomes of Veterans.
FORUM Innovation Awards celebrates the most cutting-edge programs nominated and selected by industry colleagues for pushing the technology envelope, showcasing innovation with demonstrated results, and rewarding the collaboration and teamwork that advance each agency's mission.
VHA Innovation Ecosystem to announce that its Mission Daybreak and PathFinder programs will be recognized as 2024 FORUM Innovation Award Winners at the 10th Annual FORUM Innovation Awards!
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More than 500 attendees gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Jacksonville North VA Clinic and Domiciliary. Among the crowd was the Virtual Waiting Room team. The brand-new facility will feature Virtual Waiting Room from day one, marking the practice’s first replication to a facility in the region.
Virtual Waiting Room provides facilities with a formalized, real-time checkout process that focuses on continuity of care and promotes effective follow-up scheduling. Originally developed by Primary Care-Mental Health Integration psychiatrist Dr. Sophia Monsour and her team at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, the practice emerged as a response to challenges posed by the transition to virtual care. After positive feedback from clinicians and Veterans, the practice would enter the 2023 VHA Shark Tank Competition, where it would earn a winning bid to replicate at North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. To learn more about Virtual Waiting Room and follow their replication journey, visit their page on Diffusion Marketplace.
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The Joint Commission recently highlighted VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System surgeon Dr. Daniel Hall and the Surgical Pause practice for their work reducing mortality rates in frail Veteran patients. Surgical Pause is an initiative that uses a Risk Analysis Index (RAI) to screen Veterans for frailty in 30 seconds, effectively flagging high risk Veterans so the surgical team can ensure the proposed treatment plans both mitigate known risks and align with the Veterans’ overarching life goals. Read the full article on the Joint Commission website, here.
The patient safety awards program, launched in 2002, honors the late John M. Eisenberg, MD, MBA, former administrator of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum will present the 2023 John M. Eisenberg National Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality Awards in Washington DC on July 15, 2024.
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Fellows gain valuable project promotion and expansion opportunities, access to renowned mentors, subject matter experts, and a supportive community of innovation peers. VHA IE Fellowships offer a structured and supportive environment with monthly enrichment experiences, up to 20% protected time for your fellowship project, and peer collaboration engagements.
The application portal will open on May 14, 2024, and the deadline for submission is June 14, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. To be eligible, applicants must have successfully implemented their innovative solution in at least one facility and have projects that are relevant to VHA mission, strategic priorities, and/or operations. The FY25 VHA IE Fellowships Application Guide is now live! The application guide provides an overview of the application process, including eligibility, timelines, and additional resources to craft a complete application. The application guide can be found on the Fellowships Application website or here.
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