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Hypertension and Diabetes Quality Improvement in a Practice Transformation Network
Niharika Khanna1, Elena Klyushnenkova, Russ Montgomery
1University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Discern Health, Baltimore, MD.
Summary
The Garden Practice Transformation Network improved healthcare delivery through coaching and training. Quality improvement initiatives enhanced blood pressure control to 66% and blood glucose control to 28%.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement Science
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Value-based care models necessitate efficient delivery systems.
- Primary and specialty practices require support for transformation.
- Quality improvement is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a practice transformation network on care delivery.
- To assess improvements in blood pressure and blood glucose control.
- To understand the role of coaching and education in quality improvement.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a practice transformation network with coaching and education.
- Training for practice champions, clinical staff, and quality improvement staff.
- Development of new workflows and data extraction from electronic health records.
Main Results:
- Final blood pressure control reached 66%.
- Final blood glucose control reached 28%.
- Quality improvement activities demonstrated enhanced care delivery.
Conclusions:
- Practice transformation networks can facilitate high-quality care.
- Targeted training and support improve clinical measure control.
- Multifaceted quality improvement approaches are effective.
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