Hitinder Gurm

A Note from Hitinder Gurm

BMC2 is celebrating 25 years of quality improvement. The impact that BMC2 has made over time is especially evident upon a review of our long-term data.

The number of PCI sites has grown 147% since 2002, increasing from 18 to 48, and currently, every non-federal hospital in the state participates in the registry. The number of total procedures/year is up 40% from 19,774 in 2002 to 27,583 in 2020. Collaborative quality improvement efforts by BMC2 PCI have resulted in decreased contrast-induced nephropathy, transfusion, and vascular complications. Click here to see more on the long-term achievements across BMC2 .

BMC2 Vascular Surgery Achievements on Key Quality Indicators 2012 - 2020

Most Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease Continue Opioid Use Following Pain-Relieving Surgery

Opioids are effective for pain control, but a new study shows some patients are using them for the first time after a procedure intended to reduce pain, creating a potentially dangerous side effect for previously opioid-naïve patients. Read the full article.

25th Anniversary Timeline

Since 1996, when a small number of centers across the State of Michigan came together to improve quality of cardiovascular care, BMC2 has been a leader in improving outcomes for patients in Michigan. We’ll be sharing our achievements on Twitter and LinkedIn in the coming weeks. Help spread the word by sharing or re-tweeting this timeline of milestones.

BMC2 Meeting Summaries

The PCI Coordinator Meeting was held on October 14th.

The Vascular Surgery Coordinator Meeting was held on October 20th.

Thanks to all who attended our October meetings. Did you miss a meeting or do you need a refresher? Read our summaries.

Upcoming Meetings

The BMC2 VS Collaborative Meeting will be held on November 4th from 1 pm – 5 pm, now VIRTUAL

The PCI Webinar will be held on November 18th from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Physician attendance is required; coordinator attendance is optional.

The next PCI Coordinator Meeting will be held on December 9th from 10 am – 11 am

Happy Retirement

Tom Anderson, RN - McLaren Northern Michigan

Welcome New PCI Coordinator

Michelle Sobrero, RN - Beaumont Troy

Staff Spotlight - Milan Seth

A member of the team for 9.5 years, Milan Seth is BMC2’s Statistician Expert. Milan designs and performs statistical analyses of BMC2 registry data to support both publication and reporting within the collaborative.

Milan’s interest in quality improvement in health care and academic research drew him to BMC2. He finds the important work being done at BMC2 interesting and rewarding, particularly the work in assessing and understanding the mechanisms of racial disparities among outcomes and processes of care in PCI patients. Read the full article.

New Website Tips - "Who We Are"

BMC2 relies on the efforts of faculty and staff at the Coordinating Center, teams at hospitals across the State of Michigan, and other Collaborative Quality Initiatives who all work together to improve the lives and care of patients. You can learn more about these groups under “Who We Are” on the website. Just click on “About” and then “Who We Are” to find a BMC2 Coordinating Center staff directory. You’ll also find a map and listing of our sites and a description of our partnerships.

Patient Engagement at BMC2

We are seeking additional patients that represent the diversity of our State to join the newly convened Patient Advisory Council. Can you recommend a patient to this group? There is no up-front commitment and patients will be compensated for their time. Learn more.

We Want to Hear From You!

Do you have something to share via our newsletter? We want to hear from you! Email Elizabeth Walker at ehorn@umich.edu.

Support for BMC2 is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships program.

Although Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and BMC2 work collaboratively, the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of BCBSM or any of its employees.

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