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Beyond chart review: Creating a data-driven CQI program

How to streamline documentation and maximize data quality – while meeting your reporting standards and keeping crews happy

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EMS1 is proud to be the Premier Media Sponsor of the Pinnacle Webinar Series. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. CT, ImageTrend’s Douglas Butler Jr. will discuss “Beyond chart review: Creating a data-driven CQI program,” presented by Fitch & Associates, and sponsored by ImageTrend. Register today.

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is so much more than just reviewing charts; the power of a CQI program can truly benefit your organization and help bring data-rich information to your crews.

On Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. CT, ImageTrend’s Douglas Butler Jr. will discuss “Beyond chart review: Creating a data-driven CQI program.”

During this webinar, Butler will discuss tips and tricks to streamline documentation and maximize data quality – while meeting your reporting standards and keeping crews happy.

The discussion will focus on how a robust CQI program and processes to capture accurate data ares needed to get the data out of your system and put it to work for you.

Presented by Fitch & Associates, this Pinnacle Webinar is sponsored by ImageTrend.

Register today.

The Pinnacle Webinar Series is produced in cooperation with Pinnacle Media Partner EMS1. Ninth Brain is Fitch & Associates’ learning partner.

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Douglas Butler Jr., director of clinical services for ImageTrend.

About the speaker

Douglas Butler Jr. began his EMS career in 2003 and has worked throughout California. He has filled many roles, including EMT, paramedic, FTO/paramedic preceptor, EMD/EFD certified 911 dispatcher, EMS educator, regional faculty (AHA) and clinical manager.

As a clinical manager for AMR, Doug discovered his passion for data and quality improvement which led to his position as data systems manager for Coastal Valleys EMS Agency, a multi-county EMS regulatory entity. He is currently the director of clinical services for ImageTrend. Doug has implemented multiple ImageTrend platforms for CVEMSA and served as data consultant for REACH Air Medical’s ImageTrend system.

Additional resources on quality improvement

For more than three decades, the Fitch & Associates team of consultants has provided customized solutions to the complex challenges faced by public safety organizations of all types and sizes. From system design and competitive procurements to technology upgrades and comprehensive consulting services, Fitch & Associates helps communities ensure their emergency services are both effective and sustainable. For ideas to help your agency improve performance in the face of rising costs, call 888-431-2600 or visit www.fitchassoc.com.