The poster gallery is an archive of the work of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) employees and health care professionals. Part of the mission of LVHN is to support clinical care through education and research. To that end, the posters shared here reflect innovation, performance improvement projects and studies that address all areas of healthcare from clinical care to administrative initiatives. They are shared freely to encourage conversation and collaboration.
2015
Standardized Procedure to conduct a Return on Investment Analysis on Programs within the Department of Education, Charles C. Worrilow Jr. (Poster)
Physician Screening for Elder Abuse in the Emergency Department: A Literature Review, William M. Worrilow (Poster)
The Challenges of Medical School as Told Through Narrative, Sasha Yakhkind (Poster)
Helping Nurses Cope with Patient Death, Courtney Yankelitis BSN, RN; Brittany Esgro BSN, RN; Kate Saunders BSN, RN; and Amy Gust BSN, RN (Poster)
Evaluating Effective Communication and Thorough Explanation in Promoting Participation in Clinical Research, Yin Yue (Poster)
Comparison of Wound Complications in Open vs Closed Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy for Anal Fissure, Arthur Yushuva MD, Gregg M. Baranski MD, and John S. Park MD (Poster)
Acne Fulminans and Severe Acne Variants: Optimal Treatment and Prevention Strategies, Andrea Zaenglein (Poster)
Rapid Hydrolysis of Benzodiazepines in Urine, Alicia Zook (Poster)
2014
Markedly Elevated CA 19-9 in a Case of Mirizzi’s Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation, Saba Ahmad MD, Hiral N. Shah MD, Patrick Hickey DO, and Matthew Sullivan DO (Poster)
Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma: A Rare Entity with Variable Pathologic Features and Prognosis, Sharif A. Ali MD, Miriam L. Enriquez MD, and Shereen M. Gheith MD (Poster)
TSU Bowel Protocol, Megan Anderson BSN, RN; Alison Bahnick BSN, RN; Amanda Thorpe BSN, RN; and Janel Werner BSN, RN (Poster)
Falls in the Emergency Department (ADULT), Katherine Andia BSN, RN and Emily Joyce (Poster)
The Effect of Triage-Based Application of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules (OAR/OFR) on the Number of Radiographs Ordered: A Pilot Study, John V. Ashurst DO; Stephanie DiGiambattista MD; Thomas M. Nappe DO; Avinash Kambhampati DO; Sarfraz Alam; Michele Ortiz RN; Paul Delpais BSN, RN, CEN; Bernadette Gl-Porter BS; Anita Kurt PhD, RN; Bryan G. Kane MD; and Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP (Poster)
Timing of Insulin Administration, Zeena Bacchus BSN, RN (Poster)
Poster: Taking Family Centered Care to a Whole New Level: BabyCam, Cathy L. Bailey RN, MS, CRNP (Poster)
Analyzing Barriers to Care for Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients, Steven Baltic, Michael Manning MS2, and Nanette Grana PhD (Poster)
Pilot Study to Assess Benefit of Virtual Reality Game System, Wii, on Balance and Gait in Persons With Parkinson's Disease, Peter J. Barbour MD; Amy L. Kerstetter PT; Allyn Danni PT, NCS, ATP, MSCS; Jolene Hammer PT; Michael J. Weiss MPH; and Sandra M. Tremblay PT, MS, CWS, MSCS (Poster)
Bedside Shift Handoff, Amelia Bard BSN, RN; Tyler McLean BSN, RN; and Mollie Rohrbach BSN, RN (Poster)
Charging Change, Kaye Barnhart RN, BC and Erin Joyce BSN, CPAN (Poster)
Gender Differences in Perceptions and Self-Reported Driving Behaviors Among Teenagers. (Poster), Gavin C. Barr Jr. MD; Kathleen E. Kane MD; Robert D. Barraco MD; Timarie Rayburg DO; Lauren Dugan DO; Chadd K. Kraus DO, MPH; Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP; Valerie Rupp RN, BSN; Kimberly Hamilton; and Bryan G. Kane MD (Poster)
Improving Physician-Patient Interactions, Christopher Barron MS2, Meghan Kubala, and Robert Hauser MD (Poster)
Evaluation of Flow-Station Implementation within a Primary Care Facility, McKenna Bast and Nyann Biery (Poster)
Dietary Restrictions for Neutropenic Patients, Stephanie Baunach BSN, RN; Amanda Bodnar BSN, RN; and Arielle Combs BSN, RN (Poster)
To Filter or Not to Filter? (POSTER), Julia Becker BSN, RN and Rachel Moser BSN, RN (Poster)
Are Cardiovascular Risk Factors Responsible for the U-shaped Relationship Between Running and Longevity? The MASTERS Athletic Study, Adrian C. Bell DO, Courtney Bennett DO, and Martin E. Matsumura MD (Poster)
Poster: Just Do it—A Just Culture to Move From Blame to True Remediation, Jaclyn Bergstol RN (Poster)
Quiet Please…A Compendium of Strategies to Impact Hospital Noise, Sherri L. Betz RN (Poster)
Multiple Interventions to Transform a Family Medicine Practice, Nyann Biery MS and Robin Schroeder MD, FAAFP (Poster)
Leukopenia Management in Thymoglobulin Treated Renal Transplant Recipients, Lynsey S. Biondi MD, Michael J. Moritz MD, and Janelle Cyprich (Poster)
Efficacy of IVIG for Treatment of De-Novo Donor Specific Antibodies in Renal Transplant Recipients, Lynsey S. Biondi MD, Michael J. Moritz MD, and Matthew DeFulvio (Poster)
Primary Care Clinicians Use of Genomics and Pharmacogenomic Testing, Heather Bittner-Fagan MD, MPH; Brian Stello MD; Christopher V. Chambers MD; Geoffrey Mills MD, PhD; Beth Careyva MD; Melanie B. Johnson MPA; Dierdre B. Axell-House BA; and Michael P. Rosenthal MD (Poster)
First Results from Application of an Absorbable Synthetic Membrane to Superficial and Deep Second Degree Burn Wounds, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein MD; Hamed Amani MD; Daniel D. Lozano MD; Deborah Boorse RN, CNP; and Patrick Pagella RN, CNP (Poster)
No Patient Left Behind, Courtney Bloom RD, LDN; Melissa Faura RD, LDN; Ann Flickinger MS, RD, LDN; and Karen A. Yerger RD, LDN (Poster)
Evaluating Patient Preferences for Internet-Based Patient Portal and Determining Patient Satisfaction in Accessing Health Information Online., Lora Bojilova MS2 and Diana Pechter MS (Poster)
Eliminating Unnecessary Practice Variation in Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Lauren Boulay and Sally Trout (Poster)
Author Rights and Scholarly Works: Navigating the Realm of Copyright for Medical Professionals, Keegan Boyle (Poster)
Herpes Zoster Duplex Bilateralis, Sean Branch DO, Arthur C. Sosis MD, and Stephen M. Purcell DO (Poster)
The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Delerium, Ashely Brearman BSN, RN; Courtney Mehlman BSN, RN; and Jocelyn Seier BSN, RN (Poster)
Potential Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use for Increased Survival of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests, Amanda Broderick, James K. Wu MD, and Heather Geist (Poster)
Poster: Meeting the Challenges for the Plain Community in Healthcare, Mindy Brosious BSN, RN; Nicole Zimmerman BSN, RN; and Nancy Humes BSN, RN (Poster)
Implementation of Standardized Insulin Administration for Improved Glycemic Control, Allison Bross BSN, RN; Jessica Lilienthal BSN, RN; and Susan Snyder BSN, RN (Poster)
Cushing’s Storm Secondary to Ectopic ACTH Secreting Metastatic Breast Cancer, Maura Bucciarelli DO; Ya-Yu Lee MD; and Vasudev G. Magaji MD, MS (Poster)
Congenital Pituitary Stalk Deformity, Maura Bucciarelli DO and Gretchen Perilli MD (Poster)
Enhancing Nurse Residents’ Transition to Practice Through an Evidence-Based Practice Project: The Volunteer Partners Walking Program, Tamara L. Burket MSN, ACNS-BC, GCNS-BC, CCRN, FGNLA (Poster)
Lymphedema Management of the Homebound Patient Challenges in Lymphedema Treatment, Gayle S. Burkhart PT, CLT-LANA; Kami Reinhard MSPT, CLT; Sharon H. Duvall MS, PT, CLT; and Jill K. Ferragame OTR/L, CLT (Poster)
THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROLONGED WEANING GUIDELINES TO FACILITATE VENTILATORY LIBERATION, Donald J. Butz RN, CNRN; Jamie Jordan RRT-ACCS; Angela Lutz BS, RRT-NPS; Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS; Vanessa Ribaudo-Kaufman MD; and Cindy Umbrell MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN (Poster)
Does Cervical Ripening Via Intracervical Balloon Placement Increase the Risk of Chorioamnionitis in Patients with Premature Rupture of Membranes at Term?, Irena B. Cabrera MD; Joanne Quiñones MD, MSCE; Danielle E. Durie MD; Jacob Rust; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and William E. Scorza MD (Poster)
The Impact of New Commercial Tests Evaluating Cell-free Fetal DNA in Maternal Circulation for Aneuploidy Detection in High-risk Patients, Camille Campion and Meredith Rochon MD (Poster)
Chest Tube Dressings, Michele Canavan BSN, RN; Devon Harper BSN, RN; and Ashley Watts BSN, RN (Poster)
Review of the Melanoma Cases Treated at Lehigh Valley Health Network in 2013, Kelly Cann and Savitri Skandan MD (Poster)
Clinician Reported Barriers to Diabetes Group Visits, Beth Careyva MD, Melanie B. Johnson MPA, Kyle Shaak BS, and Brian Stello MD (Poster)
Disparities in Patient-Reported Barriers to Attend Diabetes Group Visits, Beth Careyva MD, Melanie B. Johnson MPA, Kyle Shaak BS, and Brian Stello MD (Poster)
Patient Reported Barriers And Limitations to Attending Diabetes Group Visits (Poster), Beth Careyva MD, Melanie B. Johnson MPA, Kyle Shaak BS, and Brian Stello MD (Poster)
Newborn Cord Care is Clean Cord Care as Effective as Antiseptic Agents in Preventing Infection and Decreasing Cord Separation Time?, Jaclynn Carl BSN, RN; Amy Hess BSN, RN; and Felicia Mazzoni BSN, RN (Poster)
Decreasing Interruptions in MED Administration, Jessica Carlson BSN, RN; Leah Compton BSN, RN; and Keelia Mailander BSN, RN (Poster)
One Year Review of High Flow Oxygen Delivery System Outcomes, Susan Carvin RRT-ACCS; Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS; Diane Horoski Analyst; Robert Leshko BS,RRT; and Rita Pechulis MD, FCCP (Poster)
One Year Review of High Flow Oxygen Delivery System Outcomes, Susan Carvin RRT-ACCS; Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS; Diane Horoski; Robert Leshko BS,RRT; and Rita Pechulis MD, FCCP (Poster)
Telephone Consults in Primary Care: Opportunities for Clinical Efficiency in a Family Health Clinic., Philip Castrovinci MS4 (Poster)
Pain Reassesment, Amanda Catrillo BSN, RN; Kristen Kelly BSN, RN; and Christine Liever BSN, RN (Poster)
Population-Level Parenting Programs: A Survey of Parents in the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Rosalie Cawley (Poster)
Demystifying Insulin Pump Therapy in the Acute Care Setting: Clarifying Roles, Processes and Practices for Standardized Care Delivery, Sharnee Cederberg MSN, RN, CDE and Joyce Najarian MSN, RN, CDE (Poster)
The Influence of Education and Religion on the Perceived Benefit of Two Resources for Enrollment in Clinical Trials, Jerry Chang and Anita Kurt PhD, RN (Poster)
Does Ostomy Bag Multimedia Education Change Perceived Quality of Life in Patients with Colorectal Cancer, Randall Chan MS2, Ryan Lutz MS2, and Julian Sanchez MD (Poster)
TPN Collaborative: Improving Network Wide Parenteral Nutrition Care, Christina Christianson RD, CNSC, LDN and Anthony Buonanno MD, MBA (Poster)
Patient Satisfaction with Education of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Management, Yoonjie Chung MS2, William Rallya MS2, and Henry Rodriguez MD (Poster)
Early Progressive Mobility- Letting Go of Bedrest, Jacqueline Clapp BSN, RN; Holly Leighton BSN, RN; Kimberly McLaughlin BSN, RN; and Bridget Toy BSN, RN (Poster)
UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Program: Measuring UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Outcomes, Justin Colletti (Poster)
Using a Case-based Approach to Defining a Complex Stroke Patient, Erin M. Conahan RN, CNRN and Claranne Mathiesen RN, MSN, CNRN (Poster)
Optimizing Physician Time Through Improvement of Appointment Scheduling, Alex Craen MS2, Rebecca Brown MS2, and Amaralis Snachez- Valle MD (Poster)
Educating Patients on the Nuances and Characteristics of Phyllodes Tumors, Carly Crowder MS2, Vartika Bhardwaj MS, John Kiluk MD, and Nazanin Khakpour MD (Poster)
Reduction of Polypharmacy in Geriatrics and Palliative Patients: An Evidenced Based Approach., Johnathan Dallarosa MS2, Kathleen McFadden MS2, and June Leland MD (Poster)
Babesiosis: An Under-Recognized Tick Bourne Illness, Michael N. Daniels DO; Katie Mastoris DO; Mark Knouse MD; and Stacey Smith MD, FACP (Poster)
A Multi-Center, Two-Arm, Single-Blind Randomized Trial of Two Different Intravenous Fluids During Labor (Poster)., Lisa M. Dapuzzo-Argiriou MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Meredith Rochon MD; Luisa Galdi DO; Jessika Kissling MD; Peter F. Schnatz DO; George Neubert MD; Angel Gonzalez-Rios MD; James Airoldi MD; Mary Anne Carrillo MD; Jaimie Maines MD; Allen R. Kunselman MS; John Repke MD; and Richard S. Legro MD (Poster)
Decreasing the Incidence of Tuberculosis in Renal Transplant Patients: A Single Center Review, Heidi Dauter MSN, FNP-BC, CCTC; Brandi Kolokas CCMA; and Lynsey S. Biondi MD, FACS (Poster)
Helping Understand Sleep Heals-ICU Alarm Counts and Richard-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire, Gabriela DePaulo BSN, RN; Marion Daku; and Denise Davis-Maludy RN, CCRN (Poster)
The Standard Leadership--A Successful Strategy to Build a Healthy and Safe Work Enviroment, Jennifer Devine BSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Improving Orthopedic Surgeries Healthgrades Rating by Reducing Complications, McCrossin Devon; Brian Leader; and Cathyann Feher RN,MSN (Poster)
Determining Accuracy of the Clinical Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Children, Thanhnga T. Doan and Glenn DeAngelis MS2 (Poster)
It's So Hard to Say Good-bye with DCI (Discharge Instructions), Lynette M. Dondero RN and Claranne Mathiesen RN, MSN, CNRN (Poster)
Endoscopic Pancreatic Pseudo-cyst Drainage, Judith Dorsam RN (Poster)
Addressing Type 2 Diabetic Patient Adherence to Lifestyle Modifications, Christian Du Mont MS2 (Poster)
Improving the Efficiency of the Patients Status Monitor in the Neuro Oncology Clinic at Moffitt Cancer Center, Kelsey Duncan and Samuel B. Reynolds BS (Poster)
Standardized Handoff Tool for OR/PACU Nurses, Rachel Dunkle BSN, RN and Brittany Kroboth BSN, RN (Poster)
Evaluating Engagement in the Populytics Chronic Condition Management Health Coaching Program, Kristen Dziedzic and Deborah Cook-Altonji RN, MSN (Poster)
Rectal Polyp with Atypical Lymphoid Infiltrate; Rectal Lymphoma or Rectal Tonsil, Dalya El Tawil MD and Adam R. Paul DO (Poster)
E Pluibus Unum: The Unification of Four Culturally Unique Pre-Admission Testing Sites to One Network Department, Theresa Elwell RN; Carol Saxman MSN, RN-BC; Kelli Brown MSN, RN-BC; and Kelly Stivala BSN, RN, CAPA (Poster)
Retrospective Study to Identify Predictors of Withdrawal in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients on Long-Term Sedation, Lindsay Fakete PharmD; Jenny Boucher PharmD, JD, BCPS; and Scott Wheatley MD (Poster)
Ensuring and Enhancing Respect for Patients with Disabilities: The Making of an Educational Video, Elizabeth Fasanello (Poster)
Calculating Value- Added Services of the Registered Dietitian, Melissa Faura RD, LDN; Ann Flickinger MS, RD, LDN; Kathleen Hanuschak RD, LDN; Krysta Miller RD, LDN; and Renee Selby RD, CNSC, LDN (Poster)
Teach-back for Inpatient Nutrition Education: Mission Possible, Melissa Faura RD, LDN; Ann Flickinger MS, RD, LDN; and Katherine Lyle MS, RD, LDN (Poster)
Benefits of an Appointment Checklist for New HEENT Radiation Oncology Patients., Ben Ferry MS2 and Emma Jones MS2 (Poster)
Implementing a Nurse Shadowing Program for Medical Residents, Maria Fiore BSN,RN; Tara Getz BSN, RN; Melissa Lunney BSN, RN; Audrey MacHose BSN, RN; and Nina Patel BSN, RN (Poster)
Reoperative Cardiac Surgeries: The Inception of an Institutional Database, Brandon Follick and James K. Wu MD (Poster)
12-month Outcomes of Community Care Teams for Primary Care Practices Transforming towards PCMH, Carol A. Foltz PhD; Deborah Swavely DNP, RN; Nyann Biery MS; Nancy Gratz MPA, PCMH-CCE; Hannah D. Paxton RN, MPH; and Susan Lawrence MS, CMAC, FACHE (Poster)
Implementation of a Dementia Screening Tool, Amanda Fougere RN, BSN; Lindsay Garde RN, BSN; and Courtney Green RN, BSN (Poster)
Implementation of a Dementia Screening Tool (Poster), Amanda Fougere; Lindsay Garde RN, BSN; and Courtney Green BSN, RN (Poster)
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), Katherine Fradeneck (Poster)
Atypical Presentation of Actinomyces, Brian Friel DO; Sarah Park DO; and Stacey Smith MD, FACP (Poster)
The Influence of Positive Feedback on Provider Views and the Correlation Between Positive Feedback and HCAHPS., Nicholas Fritz (Poster)
ONE LOVE, ONE HEART – Uniting Cardiac Surgery Programs Within a Network, Lori Fuehrer RN and Hope L. Johnson MSN, RN, CNOR (Poster)