TIPQC New Leadership
Dr. Susan Guttentag has assumed the PI role and the Chair of the Oversight Board for TIPQC. Dr. Guttentag is the Julia Carell Stadler Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Director, Mildred Stahlman Division of Neonatology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. Dr. Reddy Dhanireddy is the TIPQC Infant Medical Director, and has been leading the NICU Nutrition Project as well as serving on the TIPQC Oversight Board since it's inception. Dr. Reddy is the Sheldon B. Korones Endowed Professor in Neonatology, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Professor of Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Dr. Nikki Zite is the TIPQC Maternal Medical Director. Dr. Zite is the Professor and Residency Director for OB/GYN at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Zite has been leading the project exploration for the Maternal Arm of TIPQC.
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Maternal Mortality Review
The Maternal Mortality Review and Prevention Act was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2016, and took effect on January 1, 2017, establishing a multidisciplinary state team with the intent to identify and address factors contributing to poor pregnancy outcomes for women and facilitate state systems changes to improve the health of women before, during and after pregnancy through the timely review of all maternal deaths. In 2015, approximately 80 maternal deaths occurred in Tennessee. The team includes representaiton from the following: Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), chief medical examiner, obstetrician/gynecology, anesthesiology, neonatology, family practice medicine, midwifery, obstetric nursing, domestic violence, mental health, Tennessee Hospital Association (THA), Senate Health and Welfare Committee and House Health Committee. Member appointments vary in length, ranging from 1-3 year terms. The diverse group of experts from across Tennessee include: Kitty Cashion, RN-BC, MSN (Memphis), Michael Caucci, MD (Nashville), Cornelia Graves, MD, FACOG (Nashville), Kelley Hassencahl, RN (Chattanooga), Scott Holder, MD (Winchester), Jackie Moreland, RN, MS (Nashville), Hilde Phipps, MA (Knoxville), Michael Richardson, MD (Nashville), Jack Rowland, MD (Chattanooga), Mavis Schorn, PhD, CNM, FACNM (Nashville), Joy Steadman. MD (Memphis), Cathleen Suto, MD, FACOG (Jellico), Danielle Tate, MD (Memphis), Gilbert Thayer, MD, FACOG (Savannah), Craig Towers, MD (Knoxville), Kirtikumar Upadhyay, MBBS, MD, FAAP (Memphis), and Sharon Wolfe, BS (Milan). For more information please contact Ashley Jeans.
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Leading Quality in Changing Times
In this interesting blog, Chris DeRienzo, MD, MPP states, "It is impossible to lead quality from the world of regulatory-required metrics into population health without incredibly deep and strong partnerships. Our approach (giving frontline staff responsiblity for performance improvement and quality work), gives nurses and other bedside providers the tools of continuous improvement. We ask them to identify hassles and barriers in their work and then facilitate their efforts to methodically improve processes, eliminate hassles, and achieve the ultimate goal of maximizing joy in the workplace."
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NICU Nutrition Learning Session
August 21 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, TN
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Kangaroo Care Neonatologist Shawn Hollinger from Niswonger Children's Hopsital in Johnson City as a Kangaroo, with his son, a NICU Graduate, as a little “Joey!" Dr. Hollinger challenege of 250 hours of Kangaroo Care in May resulted in hiis 'kanagarooing" through the NICU as over 261 hours of Kangaroo Care were recorded! Congratulations!
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Breastfeeding Survey
The Tennessee Department of Health is requesting your assistance in completing a survey on the WHO 10 steps.
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Choosing Wisely and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Recommendation
The report highlights the importance of using milliliters (mL) when prescribing or giving liquid medicines, including antibiotics. In support of this, CDC has developed two graphics – one for healthcare providers and one for parents and the public. Both graphics are available online here.
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2018 TIPQC Annual Meeting
March 4-6, 2018
Franklin, TN
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