Quality Care Case Studies
Advancing Patient Safety in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals at UF Health improve patient outcomes and safety daily using best practices promoted by the Quality and Patient Safety Initiative (QPSi). The following case studies illustrate the impact of these efforts in real-world care.
Enhancing Patient Safety in Neurology Transfers through a Collaborative, Standardized Handoff Tool
Led By Pouya Ameli, M.D., M.S.
Explore a detailed case study of a clinician-led initiative that successfully developed and implemented a standardized handoff tool within the EHR. This resource outlines the QI methods, iterative design process, and key takeaways for driving adoption and improving patient safety without formal IT development cycles.
Hypoglycemia Quality Improvement Project
Led by Juan Munoz Pena, M.D.
Explore a case study on a successful quality improvement project aimed at reducing hypoglycemic events in hospitalized patients. This video details the interventions used, including the Triad Process and PDSA cycles, and demonstrates how these efforts improved patient safety and the hospital’s Vizient score.