Achieving Cardiovascular Equity: Quality Improvement Project in Ohio
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Wendy Groznik
614.685.0750
Wendy.Groznik@osumc.edu
The Achieving Cardiovascular Equity (ACE+) Quality Improvement Project is a 12 month primary care quality improvement collaborative in Ohio designed to enhance cardiovascular health by improving hypertension control, addressing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, and connecting patients with resources to address health-related social needs.
ACE+ uses a modified version of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement model. Participants can expect to:
- Implement an innovative clinical change package and patient resources into a primary care workflow
- Develop processes to improve hypertension control among the patient population and reduce disparities for non-Hispanic Black patients and/or patients who live in Appalachian communities
- Identify health-related social needs and connect patients with community resources
Participants are asked to:
- Assemble a core group to attend monthly calls
- Run Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles related to improving cardiovascular health
- Build an EHR data query and upload monthly data reports
- Participate in site specific calls with a coach
Primary care practices in Ohio that are currently using an electronic health record (EHR) and caring for adults in counties with high prevalence of hypertension, high cholesterol, and/or heart disease are encouraged to apply.
Preference is given to sites in:
- Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, and Lucas counties that have a significant Black/African American population
- Rural and/or Appalachian areas
Participating practices will receive a $3,000 stipend.
Other benefits include:
- Real time site specific and aggregate data
- Quality improvement coaching
- Access to additional resources
- Potential for CME credit
Contact Wendy Groznik (614.685.0750/Wendy.Groznik@osumc.edu) to begin the application process.
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