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.
2021
Identifying Attributes of Success: A case study of SELECT Coaches and LVHN Physician Leadership Training, Madison Smith and Kerri Green MS, MEd. (Poster)
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Cautionary Tale to Treating Delirium and Agitation, Maureen T. Smith MSN, RN, CNRN (Poster)
Developing A Novel Radiation Oncology Resident Leadership Curriculum: Attitudes of Past and Current Residents, Ethan Y. Song, Jessica Chuang, Jessica Frakes, Thomas Dilling, Joann Quinn, Stephen Rosenberg, Peter Johnstone, Louis Harrison, and Sarah Hoffe (Poster)
DEFUSE; De-escalation Techniques for Restraint Reduction, Julia Squillace RN; Madison Lichtenwalner BSN, RN; and Kelsey Smith BSN, RN (Poster)
Case Report Describing Mobility of a “Happy Hypoxic” Patient With COVID-19, Courtney Stanlaw PT, DPT and James K. Miller (Poster)
Differentiating the Need for Neurosurgical Interventions at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Patients with a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and a Positive CT Head, Tara Stansbury, Puja Patel MD, Kamalesh T. Shah MD, and Mark Cipolle MD (Poster)
Effects of Language Barriers on Clinical Outcomes in PT-Driven Proning Sessions During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sidney M. Stoddard PT, DPT (Poster)
First Nurse Orders Effects on Troponin Draw Times, Cassidy Sullivan BSN, RN; Dayna Shelly BSN, RN; and Jeffrey Nutche ADN, RN (Poster)
Effectiveness of Fracture Liaison Services in Osteoporosis-Associated Fracture Management, Michael Su and Ya-Yu Lee MD (Poster)
Peritonsillar Abscess Management within LVHN Emergency Departments: A Quality Analysis Study, Briana Swendener, Spencer Short, and Robert M. DeDio MD (Poster)
Review of COVID-19 Patient Demographics at LVHN Hospitals, Hannah Tan; Judith Sabino MPH, CDP; and Renee Bryant (Poster)
Evaluation of Sacubitril/Valsartan Prescribing Patterns Within an Inpatient Hospital Setting, Megan Taylor PharmD and Katie Nesbitt PharmD, BCPS (Poster)
Blood Sugar Accuracy, Faith Tomino ADN, RN; Kyle Reese ADN, RN; and Sarah Jencarelli BSN, RN (Poster)
Potassium for Two: Management of Refractory Electrolyte Disturbances in Gitelman Syndrome During Pregnancy, Eric Torkildsen MD, Yesha K. Shah DO, and Sharon E. Maynard MD (Poster)
Video Monitoring Education on 7ANS & 7BP, Arielle Truax BSN, RN and Asher Atwood BSN, RN (Poster)
Development of a GME Wellness Program at One Sponsoring Institution: One Year’s Journey, Despina Tsarouhis, BS; Margaret A. Hadinger; Joseph Patruno MD; Carmine Pellosie DO, MPH, MBA; Daniel Relles MD; Kevin M. Correll MDiv, MAPC; Richard Drabic LCSW; Johnathon Dallarosa MD; and Lekha Racharla DO (Poster)
Development of a GME Wellness Program at One Sponsoring Institution: One Year’s Journey, Despina Tsarouhis BS; Margaret A. Hadinger EdD; Joseph E. Patruno MD; Carmine Pellosie DO, MPH, MBA; Daniel Relles MD; Kevin M. Correll MDiv, MAPC; Richard Drabic LCSW; Johnathon Dallarosa MD; and Lekha Racharla DO (Poster)
A Decade of Induction Chemotherapy Practices at a Small Children’s Cancer Center, Julia Vandenheuvel MD and Felipe Bautista Otanez MD (Poster)
Ewing Sarcoma of the 9th Rib Subsequent to Pediatric Leukemia: A Case Series, Julia Vandenheuvel MD, Leighton Elliott MD, Daniel Zinn MD, Michal Miller MD, and Jacob Troutman DO (Poster)
Ischemic Volkmann Contracture From Intrauterine Compartment Syndrome, Julia Vandenheuvel MD, Robert Teixeira MD, Ethan Song BA, Scott Kozin MD, and Scott Rice MD (Poster)
Music Therapy in Conjunction with Pain Medication, Kayanna Verwey RN, BSN; Jasmin Sierra RN, BSN; Peris Nyakonia ADN, RN; and Alexis Benson-Komenko BSN, RN (Poster)
Overhead Sling Use for Repositioning, Natalie Voitek BSN, RN; Carissa DeSimone BSN, RN; and Lydia Fehr RN (Poster)
Impact of Supportive Housing Program Services on Loneliness and Well-Being Among Previously Homeless Individuals, Michelle Wagner MPH; Ashwini Kamath Mulki MD, MPH; Hoonani M. Cuadrado MSPAS, PA-C; Autumn Kieber-Emmons MD, MPH; and Susan E. Hansen MA (Poster)
Interventions to Reduce Emergency Department Demand During a Pandemic, Cynthia Wang BS, Bryan G. Kane MD, Jason L. Forgeon MD, Justin Giordano DO, Armando Orta MD, and Richard S. MacKenzie MD (Poster)
Leveraging Mobile Documentation to Improve Access to Therapy Services in Acute Care, Jessica S. Watson PT, DPT; Amanda Fox PT, DPT; and Ryan Vetter MS-OTR/L (Poster)
Intravenous Education, Emily Wentz BSN, RN; Alyssa Irizarry BSN, RN; and Amanda Yoder ADN, RN (Poster)
Abate the Stress! The Development and Implementation of a New Medication Exam for Newly Hired Nurses, Nicole Wiswesser RN (Poster)
Integrated Onboarding: Synchronous Teaching to Prepare Learners for Successful Orientation, Nicole Wiswesser MSN, RN, CMSRN; Kathleen L. Chenard MSN, RNC-OB; and Elizabeth A. Posasinski (Poster)
Tools to Promote Hand Expression in Postpartum Mothers, Rebecca Wright BSN, RN; Katlyn Haydt BSN, RN; Grace Hamilton BSN, RN; Alexandra Rodier BSN, RN; and Yaileen Baez-Giron RN (Poster)
Consistent Documentation Among Emergency Behavioral Health Patients, Madisyn Yakscoe BSN, RN; Andrea Snyder BSN, RN; Taylar Velten BSN, RN; Brody Hydro BSN, RN; and Katarzyna Kalyta BSN, RN (Poster)
Sex Differences in Response to Smoking Cessation Resources Offered in the Emergency Department (ED), Stephanie Z. Yee BS; Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP; Natalie M. Greco MD; Timothy Batchelor; Andrew H F Miller DO; Theodore Doherty DO; Ali S. Aziz BS; Faiza Arif BA; Lauren Crowley BA; Edward Casey; and Robert Kruklitis MD (Poster)
Treatment of Postpartum Depression With Updated Pharmacotherapy, Jennifer Yoon, Jason Gu MD, and Katherine B. Martin MD (Poster)
The Effect of Patient Age in Progression to a Hemorrhoidectomy, Justin Yoon and William Sangster (Poster)
Management and Disposition of Patients With Venous Thromboembolism in Academic vs. Rural Hospital Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Michael Young; Matthew McCambridge MD, MS, CPHQ, CPPS; Beatrice Oertner BSN, RN, CPHQ; Catherine V. Levitt; Andrew C. Miller DO; Kira Galeano; Timlin Glaser MD; Amanda R. Stashin DO; Margaret A. Vido DO; and Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP (Poster)
Effect of Acute Kidney Injury on Hospital-Based Outcomes in Patients Admitted for Variceal Hemorrhage in the Years 2017-18, Muhammad Usman Zafar MD (Poster)
Assessing for Clinical Trends Over the First Year of a Psychiatric Electronic Consult Service, Cecilia E. Zemanek BS and Katherine B. Martin MD (Poster)
2020
Bladder Retention Protocol, Alyssa Abrachinsky RN, Samantha Pruce RN, and Stacey Symons RN (Poster)
Child Abuse Screening as a Triage Nurse in the Emergency Department, Yaranis Abud BSN, RN; Thomas Antenuci BSN, RN; Katahdin Brown RN; Jaclyn Hammill BSN, RN; Anna Kellaher BSN, RN; and Cassandra Miller RN (Poster)
Continuous Lateral Rotation—Time to Turn, Steven Adoff BSN, RN; Nicole Compano RN; Ariel Danziger RN; and Allison Bunk BSN, RN (Poster)
Efficacy of a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training Across a Large Health Network, Alisha Agrawal and Katherine B. Martin MD (Poster)
Purposeful Patient Rounding, Kristen Ahner ADN, RN; Charlotte Connors BSN, RN; Sarah Fryberger ADN, RN; and Rosa Yepez-Lozano ADN, RN (Poster)
Flushing Policy Compliance on Central Lines, Nicole Ahrens BSN, RN; Erin Ginther BSN, RN; and Emily Naugler BSN, RN (Poster)
IF YOU’RE HAPI AND YOU KNOW IT CLAP YOUR HANDS!, Zaida Alba BSN, RN; Jennifer Mazzanti AD, RN; Norbert Kaminski RN; Jay Almodovar RN; and Nicole Youngcourt BSN, RN (Poster)
Incubator Humidification and Microbial Growth, Natalie Alegant BSN, RN; Lisa Dorflinger RN; Sharita Jackson BSN, RN; Ariana Jacoby BS, BSN, RN; and Carissa Thompson BSN, RN (Poster)
Mobile Health Applications to Improve Health Outcomes and Behaviors in Patients Type 2 Diabetes, A Meta-analysis, Prisca Alilio, Frank Lee, Nitisha Mehta, Emily Coughlin, and Fareeha Hussaini MD (Poster)
“The Pause", Krystal Alimenti RN; Julianne Hill BSN, RN; and Lou Luther BSN, RN (Poster)
Fat Embolism Syndrome as the Presenting Syndrome of Undiagnosed Sickle Cell Disease in a Middle-aged Adult, Jamie Allen DO, Osman Z. Abbasi DO, Louis Morolla DO, Andres Zirlinger MD, Jeffrey M. Gesell DO, and Benjamin Lin MS (Poster)
Expansion of Osteopathic Core Clinical Campus: Double the Size, Double the Challenges to Ensure Quality Education, Nora Alu, Davida Leayman, and Aileen McGuigan MS (Poster)
Aromatherapy Effects on Anxiety and Pain, Amber Anthony BSN, RN; Emily Stanilious BSN, RN; and Katherine Derstine BSN, RN (Poster)
Visual Cues & the Effect on Nursing HCAHPS Scores, Jacqueline Anthony RN, Ashley Hummer RN, Marlee Madriz Paulino RN, Kelly Nelson RN, and Jana Oliver RN (Poster)
A Needs Assessment of Telemedicine Implementation in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Benjamin Antill; Robert Kruklitis MD; and Mindy Brosious BSN, RN (Poster)
Using NSQIP-Pediatrics to Target Quality Improvement Initiatives for Appendicitis, Erin Arevalo and Marybeth Browne MD (Poster)
Evaluating longitudinal empathy changes from a supplemental mindfulness curriculum in four-year medical education program, Hema Arikala; Steven Manobianco MD; Jessica S. Watson MD; Rahul Mhaskar PhD, MPH; and Joann Quinn PhD (Poster)
Nursing Readiness to Teach Patients with Heart Failure, Irina Arroaga RN, BSN; Kayla Hossler RN; Shamari Stewart RN; and Marissa Yorke RN, BSN (Poster)
Non-Traumatic Dislocation of the Knee, Xander Arwand DO (Poster)
BURN BUDDIES: A teamwork approach, Joshua Ashmar BSN, RN; Julie Gardner RN; Andrea Santiago RN; and Amanda Wills BSN, RN (Poster)
Managing Pain and Sedation in the Ventilated Patient Population, Lauryn Ashmon BSN, RN; Leslie Carmona BSN, RN; George Paplambacharo BSN, RN; Trevor Phelps BSN, RN; Deborah Santos BSN, RN; and Ashley Sodke RN (Poster)
Exploring Gender Discrepancies in HPV Vaccination Rates Among Emergency Youth Shelter Residents, Sabreen K. Aulakh BS and Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP (Poster)
Pain Assessments in the Non-verbal Hospice Patient, Victoria Avelar BSN, RN; Ibrahima Diallo BSN, RN; and Anna-Kay Foreste RN (Poster)
Review, Monitor, Educate: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Sustained Chest Radiation Reduction in Pediatric Trauma Patients, Sarah Azari; Travis Hoover; Michele Dunstan MSN; Timothy J. Harrison DO, MS; and Marybeth Browne MD (Poster)
Physician Directed Smoking Cessation in the ED: Do Patients Opt-Out?, Ali S. Aziz BS; Natalie M. Greco MD; Timothy J. Batchelor MD; Andrew H F Miller DO; Theodore Doherty DO; Robert Kruklitis MD, PhD; Lauren Crowley BA; Edward W. Casey RPh, MBA; Elizabeth A. MacLean PharmD, PhD; JoAnn B. Trainer PharmD; and Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP (Poster)
Clinical Benefits of the Dermabond Prineo Skin Closure System for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Skin Staples, Jongin Julia Baek, Catherine Doyle, Emily McDermott MD, Michael Guju MD, and Eric B. Lebby MD (Poster)
The Skin Bundle, Jordan Bagby ADN, RN; Ahema Mensah BSN, RN; Melanie Mosiniak BSN, RN; Katelyn Muraski BSN, RN; and Shantel Sosa BSN, RN (Poster)
Sex differences in prevalence of emergency department patient substance use, Alanna Balbi BS and Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP (Poster)
The Affect of Cleaning Mobile Equipment After Every Use on Infection Rates, Kyley Bandholz RN, BSN; Erum Khurshid RN, BSN; and Jill Kula RN, BSN (Poster)
RN Competency of Various Pain Scales in the ED, Abigail Barnaby BSN, RN; Matthew Boccella BSN, RN; Sarah Davenport BSN, RN; Danielle Martin BSN, RN; and Madelynn Myers BSN, RN (Poster)
Education and Implementation of Bedside Shift Report, Madeline Barnes RN; Chloe Eggert BSN, RN; and Nikhita Karnam RN (Poster)
Creating a LGBTQ Mini-Course for MS3s, Madeline Barnes and Jeanne L. Jacoby MD (Poster)
The Impact of Purposeful Rounding, Teara Barnes BSN, RN; Carla Kramer BSN, RN; Katherine Kumi-Atiemo RN; Kamil Loj BSN, BS, RN; and Ariane Roometua RN (Poster)
Donning and Doffing PPE: Reducing Self Contamination, Holly Barrett BSN, RN; Lauren McDermott BSN, RN; and Sarah Quigley BSN, RN (Poster)
Nurse Satisfaction Based on the Use of an Acuity Tool, Justin Barr BSN, RN; Allison Clinard BSN, RN; Zenon R. Jimenez MSN, RN; Alicia Llewellyn BSN, RN; and Maddie Nasir BSN, RN (Poster)
Birth Trauma Education, Jenna Bartel BSN, RN; Jessica Chomo BSN, RN; and Rebecca Osborne BSN, RN (Poster)
Promoting Communication Despite Language Barriers: Guardian and Provider Experiences with Interpretation Modalities at Discharge, Sarah Bauch; Kristen M. Prendergast MD; and Judith Sabino MPH, CDP (Poster)
DESIGNATED TURN TEAMS FOR Q2 TURNS IN THE ICU, Abigail Bauer RN and Emily Clowes RN (Poster)
Fluid Tracking, Tynisha Beasley RN; Jahmae Dent BSN, RN; Jaimie Hanna BSN, RN; and Rozani Pagan BSN. RN (Poster)
Surgical Opioid Stewardship for Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Gillian A. Beauchamp MD; Dylan Parker; Heather Geist; Ali Yazdanyar; Joshua Rosentel BSN, RN; Matthew McCambridge MD; Victoria Chestnut DNP, MBA, RN, CCCTM; Melinda E. Liptak; and Eric B. Lebby MD (Poster)
The Role of the Oncology Nurse Navigator in Establishing an EPIC Workflow for Virtual Multidisciplinary Clinics During COVID Restrictions., Laura Beaupre BSN, OCN, CBPN-IC; Kathy Sevedge RN, MA, AOCN; Angela Miller RN, BSN, OCN, MEd; Alyssa Pauls RN, BSN, OCN; Jane Zubia RN, OCN, CBPN I-C; Raizalie Roman-Rosado BSN, OCN, CMSRN; Martiza Y. Chicas RN, BSN, OCN; Cynthia Smith RN,BSN, OCN, MA; Tracy L. Walczer RN, BSN, OCN; Jeanne Kenna RN, OCN; Paul Torresson; and Eileen Steirer (Poster)
Nonpharmacological De-escalation Method Education, Chelsy Bechtold ADN, RN and Abbie McCall BSN, RN (Poster)
Effect of Visual Reminders on Compliance of Repositioning, Caryn Becker BSN, RN; Madison Fling BSN, RN; Jessica Hartner BSN, RN; and Jen Park BSN, RN (Poster)
Physician Driven Time Outs in Operating Room, Jenna Benfield RN; Ashley Scanlan RN; Lauren Knock RN; Kelli Stillwell BSN, RN; and Christina Thomas BSN, RN (Poster)
Screening of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), Katie Bergan ADN, RN; Eva Marte ADN, RN; and Ashley Young ADN, RN (Poster)
Oral Care in Intubated Patients, Haley Bergstrom BSN, RN; Siobhan Perry BSN, RN; and Alyssa Risi BSN, RN (Poster)
Standardized Reporting for ED to CC Unit Transfers, Alexandria Berkhimer BSN, RN; Jasmyn Butryn BSN, RN; Carlos Fernandez BSN, RN; Melinda Kriebel BSN, RN; and Sarah Malinowski BSN, RN (Poster)
Skin to Skin Education, Shawna Bernotas RN and Tori Kunkle BSN, RN (Poster)
Improving Documentation of Is and Os in CHF Patients, Lauren Biege BSN, RN; Adam Braun MSN, RN; and Stephanie Figueroa ADN, RN (Poster)
Pain Assessment Documentation, Elizabeth Bill RN, BSN; Lauren Bostick RN, ADN; and Yasmin Orlowski RN, BSN (Poster)
Fall Reduction Among ED Psychiatric Patients, Alyssa Billie RN, BSN; Russell Blaker RN; and Shelby Gower RN, BSN (Poster)
Glucose Management, Dushaun Blackwood BSN, RN; Lori Holliday ADN, RN; Christina Peyroux BSN, RN; and Kelsey Phillips BSN, RN (Poster)
Tip Sheet for Floating Nurses, Janelle Blanchard BSN, RN; Jennifer Breen RN; Mary Mccartney RN; and Victoria Negron BSN, RN (Poster)
Four Eyes Skin Assessment, Stephanie Blanco BSN, RN; Kerri Lherisson BSN, RN; Jessica Mardini BSN, RN; and Connor Ruhl BSN, RN (Poster)
New Ostomy Independence, Brianna Bonetsky BSN, RN; Alyssa Esparo BSN, RN; and Thomas Troxell BSN, RN (Poster)
When Will I See You Again?, Stephanie Bonga BSN, RN; Taylor Driscoll BSN, RN; and Kathryn Muir ADN, RN (Poster)
Ambulation Documentation, Danielle Borges and Jay Lord Solanoy BSN, RN (Poster)
Implementing Bed Alarms, Jessica Bortnick and Masen Wagner (Poster)
Education Documentation, Karen Bossert RN; Nicolette Cunningham BSN, RN; and Jessica Foley BSN, RN (Poster)
NovosorbTM Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) in the Complex Wound: A Retrospective Three-Year Review, Lydia Bothwell and Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein MD (Poster)
Utilizing a Combination of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Methods in Burn Patients, Victoria Bouchard BSN, RN and Mabinty Kamara RN (Poster)
Documentation and its Impact on Patient Care, Jesse Breidenbach RN, Gregory J. Gable RN, and Megan Kasak RN (Poster)
Examining the Frequency of Calls to LVPG Sports Medicine to Treat Sport Related Concussions in High School Athletes, Douglas Bryant and Chelsea Evans DO (Poster)
Effects of Long Acting Injectables (LAI) on Readmission Rates in Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Units, Leah Bucher RN; Margret Schaeffer BSN, RN; and Meghan Sep RN (Poster)