Project Portfolios
The Surgical Value Incubator program is dedicated to enhancing value across the five phases of surgical care. We design and implement projects that are strategically aligned with these phases, ensuring a comprehensive approach to improving surgical outcomes and patient experiences while decreasing cost. By analyzing data, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and employing evidence-based practices, our initiatives aim to elevate the standards of care in each phase, fostering continuous improvement and ensuring that our projects directly contribute to surgical quality improvement themes.
Five Phases of Surgical Care
Value Incubator: Surgical Quality Improvement
Project Status as of September 2026
| Project List | Baseline Data | Project Planning | Pilot Launch | Pilot Data & Dashboard | Monitoring | Disseminating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Think Twice Projects (Labs & X-Ray Reduction) | check | check | check | check | check | check |
| Department of Surgery Quality Dashboard (Elizabeth Levatino) | check | check | check | check | check | check |
| Endomechanicals (Dr. Temple) | check | check | check | check | check | check |
| Going Green: Disposable Waste Reduction (Dr. Reavey) | check | check | check | check | check | check |
| Chest Tube Management: The Role of Pathways (Drs. Nabozny, Vella) | check | check | check | check | check | |
| Patient Management: Duramorph Patient Flow (Dr. Prasad) | check | check | check | check | ||
| Geriatric Surgical Verification (GSV) Program (Dr. Poles) | check | check | check | check | ||
| Surgeon Cost Report (Drs. Wakeman, Wilson) | check | check | check |