"Don’t wait. Get your flu shot right now — not just for yourself, but for the people you love. By doing so, you’ll help protect your family, friends and community." Read more from Anna Dermenchyan, PhD, RN, a quality officer at UCLA Health and prior ICU nurse: ivaccinate.org/get-your-flu-s…

Respiratory infections worsen outcomes in #HeartFailure. 🩺 Our study found that HFrEF patients (the sickest) have lower #vaccination rates for flu, pneumococcal, & COVID-19 compared to HFpEF. Read how we can improve care & save lives: doi.org/10.1016/j.vacc…

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE THROUGH PERSUASIVE OP-EDS | In this new #NursingCentered article, past President Richard Ricciardi and Anna Dermenchyan, PhD, RN guide you through the why and how of crafting impactful pieces to amplify your voice and influence public discourse » bit.ly/3WQgyxT

"Amplify your voice through persuasive op-eds" - Sigma Nursing article from GW School of Nursing Fellow Anna Dermenchyan (Anna Dermenchyan, PhD, RN) and Richard Ricciardi nursingcentered.sigmanursing.org/topics/leaders…

#ColorectalCancer is highly treatable when caught early! Know the warning signs: 🚨 ❌ Bleeding 🩸 ❌ Narrow Stools ❌ Unusual Fatigue 🥱 ❌ Weight Loss Stay proactive about your health & see a Gastroenterologist! #CRC #Colonoscopy #Screening

Since the end of the COVID pandemic the U.S.’s national hospital occupancy has risen to 75% -- a full 11 percentage points higher than it was before the pandemic. If this trend continues, the nation could face a hospital bed shortage by 2032. Read more: uclahs.fyi/3FvdmSs

As demand for care continues to grow, our department is investing in quality -- from preparing for value-based care to empowering faculty and students to lead change. In this week's newsletter, explore how we're advancing patient outcomes across the board: uclahs.fyi/4cHcg2n

Incentive programs across the UCLA Department of Medicine are helping physicians close care gaps, improve outcomes, and feel recognized for delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care. Learn more about how this approach is creating lasting change: uclahs.fyi/3Em1Sk0

Physician burnout is challenging, but support from a peer who truly gets it can make all the difference. Learn how DoM Quality's unique Peer Coaching Program is helping faculty find practical solutions, stay grounded, and thrive. Read more here: uclahs.fyi/44orlne

The Healthcare Improvement and iNnovation in Quality (THINQ) Collaborative gives undergrads and recent grads real-world experience in healthcare quality improvement through physician shadowing, research, and community outreach. Learn about the program here uclahs.fyi/4luWo7d

Peer review plays a vital role in strengthening clinical care across the health system. As the DoM Quality Peer Review Program expands to new sites, more than 70 faculty across all divisions are helping to drive continuous improvement. Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/42EpgkW

Check out our new publication on "Exploring Physician-Nurse Relations Through the Lens of Intersectionality: A Scoping Review" Department of Medicine at UCLA Health UCLA Health cureus.com/articles/33952…

Thank you Department of Medicine at UCLA Health for the opportunity to share our vision for #DoMQuality and highlight the innovative programs driving better care and outcomes for all. Grateful to be part of this transformative work!

We are excited to introduce 1st year NCSP at UCLA fellow Melissa Powell, PhD, RN, CPHQ! She is working to reduce burnout & improve wellbeing among nurse clinicians. Her nursing peer to peer support pilot program "Supporting You" is being implemented UCLA Health . #ApplyNCSP

Check out the incredible work coming out of the UCLA Cardiology Quality Improvement Program! By combining data, incentives, and clinician support, the program is boosting patient adherence to life-saving heart therapies and improving outcomes. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/4lL8hWt

In this week’s newsletter, we’re celebrating the well-deserved recognition our faculty and trainees have earned for their impact across education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Read about the latest honors and achievements here: uclahs.fyi/3GZDVQQ

🧵 Mailed FIT outreach proved most effective for colorectal cancer screening in adults aged 45 to 49, surpassing active choice methods, despite low overall participation rates. ja.ma/4okMNRG

We're so proud of Dr. Anna Dermenchyan on being named an American Academy of Nursing fellow! Her leadership in quality, advocacy and policy is driving meaningful change across the health system. Read about her work and this impressive milestone: uclahs.fyi/3UAccZW

At UCLA Broad Stem Cell, Dr. Brigitte Gomperts and her team built a 3D stem cell-based lung model to study idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — bringing hope to those with this deadly disease. Learn more about how @ucla #ResearchPowersProgress: ucla.edu/research

زميلة المهنة وزميلة الغربة أثناء دراسة الدكتوراه، تتألق اليوم أيضًا بانضمامها إلى أكاديمية التمريض الأمريكية محبّة للخير، خلوقة، ومجتهدة. ألف مبروك يا آنا Congratulations, Anna Dermenchyan You truly deserve it And I miss our days Anna Dermenchyan, PhD, RN