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Improving patient outcomes in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has been hard at work advancing its quality metrics as it focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes for the services it provides, from cranioplasty to breast reconstruction surgery.   “There are many factors to examine when looking at outcomes,” said Kaylan…

UF Earns Prestigious 3 Stars for 2018 VQI Participation Awards

The UF Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is pleased to announce its outstanding score in the 2018 VQI Participation Awards. The Vascular Quality Initiative, or VQI, is a multidisciplinary group of physicians, data managers and quality professionals who collect clinical data on vascular patients to improve care. Participating…

Department of surgery resident helps drive quality improvement initiative

A UF Health systemwide quality improvement initiative aims to simplify discharge instructions that patients receive before they leave the hospital. The after-visit summary, or AVS, is designed to provide patients with information about their stay or surgical procedure, how to care for themselves after discharge, and who to call if…