Within healthcare facilities and academic institutions, quality improvement teams need a solution for change management. Whether you’re a learner, clinician, or quality improvement specialist, the largest challenge among teams remains driving organizational change with improvement initiatives.
Students from Uniformed Services University (USU) Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing partnered with JBI on their quality improvement projects utilizing their software supported by Audit and Feedback methodology. Audit and Feedback is a recognized, effective strategy for improving the safety and quality of care.
During the live webinar, learners from USU will showcase how they are innovating clinical practice with Audit and Feedback, managing outcome data within a clinical setting. Finally, they will share how they translated evidence into practice using JBI’s Getting Research into Practice (GRiP) methodology within the JBI PACES software.
About the speakers
Major James Uregen, BSN, RN, CNOR, boasts a 14-year nursing career, specializing in perioperative care. His healthcare journey started with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Clemson University, followed by a decade honing his skills in the operating room and leading teams in demanding environments. Currently, he's pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Uniformed Services University, focusing on improving team communication and system-thinking for organizational change. His goal is to enhance patient care through strategic changes in healthcare systems and improved communication.
CPT Matthew Blake is an experienced Army nurse currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Uniformed Services University. With a BSN from Lewis University, his career has included roles in telemetry, post-anesthesia, and intraoperative care, alongside a focus on literature appraisal, process improvement, and education. His research interests are in preventative medicine and the management of reprocessed medical devices. Passionate about sports and volunteering, he has lived in multiple states, enjoys soccer and surfing, and is actively involved with youth programs and his church.
CPT Marissa Gracia is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse student with nine years of perioperative and medical/surgical experience. She is passionate about education, mentorship, and evidence-based medicine. Early in her career, her medical-surgical CNS mentors introduced her to evidence-based practice and performance improvement projects, sparking her interest in initiatives that enhance units, organizations, and patient outcomes. Marissa has been a key contributor to several EBP projects and has authored reviews on evidence-based practices. As a perioperative nurse, she recognizes the importance of proper instrument and device handling, and she's dedicated significant time to aligning facility procedures with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines. Her unwavering commitment to quality care is built on fundamental skills and ongoing clinical practice reevaluation.
LT Elena M. Brown, NC, USN, is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Uniformed Services University, focusing on patient care, process improvement, and education. Her naval career began as a corpsman at NMRTC San Diego, followed by earning a BSN from Grand Canyon University and serving at NMRTC Okinawa. A naturalized US citizen from Romania, she is dedicated to enhancing military healthcare, supported by her faith and family.
Kathi Grainger is a certified trainer with a wealth of 25 years of experience in delivering diverse curriculum training to teams in the Healthcare and IT sectors. Not stopping there, her journey from practitioner to sales and trainer encapsulates an impressive 37 years spent in the Healthcare industry. Kathi joined Wolters Kluwer in 2008, taking the role of Training Manager, where she excels in designing and delivering training for medical, academic, and corporate researchers, librarians, and clinicians through the Ovid platform. Apart from that, she also spearheads a team of trainers covering the regions of the US, Mexico, and Canada. Kathi has additionally proven her expertise by authoring and publishing training materials specifically designed for allied health professionals.
