Stanford Resident/Fellow Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Symposium

The eighth annual Stanford Resident/Fellow Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Symposium was held virtually on May 9, 2022 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Stanford neurology residents and fellows were involved in 3 of the 32 projects. One project led by neurology residents was recognized with a Top 10 award. This project focused on improving stroke codes in the pediatric emergency department. Additional details about the Symposium can be found here.

Streamlining Pediatric Stroke Codes in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Ria Pal, MD, Katherine Xiong, MD, Rachel Walsh, MD, Sarah Lee, MD

Ultrasound-guided Lumbar Puncture: Trainee Education and Clinical Implementation
David Rogawski, MD, PhD, Connie Wu, MD, Kenneth Leung, MD, Sarada Sakamuri, MD

Increasing Outpatient Goals of Care Discussions in the Resident Neurology Clinic
Trevor Rafferty, MD, Jacqueline Summers, MD, Carl Gold, MD, MS