As a physician-leader with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of academic medicine, my work is grounded in rigorous research and data-driven solutions. With over 100 publications in leading medical journals, my research focuses on developing, implementing, and validating practical strategies to tangibly improve patient outcomes and enhance the culture of safety.

Advancing Pediatric
Safety & Quality through
Evidence-Based Research

This research background informs an evidence-based foundation for the services I provide, offering strategies that are not simply theoretical but have been proven effective in the most demanding healthcare environments.

Systemic Interventions

To improve clinical outcomes and shape international quality and patient safety.

  • I was the primary investigator of the first study in the US to demonstrate a statistically significant improvement in hospital mortality rates after implementation of a rapid response team.
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18029830/

  • I was the senior investigator of the first study in the US to demonstrate a statistically significant decrease in hospital morality rates after implementation of a comprehensive electronic medical record.
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20439590/

  • I was the senior author of a study that established the national rates of harm in hospitals across the US, and demonstrated there was no significant improvement between 2002 and 2007.
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21105794/

Leading Large-Scale Quality Improvement Collaboratives

I led research that demonstrated improvements across complex, multi-center collaboratives.

Leveraging Technology to
Enhance Patient Safety

I led research that is at the forefront of integrating technology with clinical practice, reducing harm and streamlining care.

Fostering a Culture of
Safety & Health Equity

My current research addresses the most pressing contemporary challenges in healthcare, including workforce safety, psychological safety, and equity.