Asthma QI Initiative Wrap-Up

  • 17 Oct 2023

After seven months, CTC-RI has officially concluded our Asthma Quality Improvement project with an October wrap-up meeting. Two pediatric practices, Dr. Concilio and P.R.I.M.A. Inc, participated and made great strides in improving care for patients with asthma. Their focus was on patient education of appropriate inhaler use, medication adherence and understanding of Asthma Action Plans (AAP). A core measure related to the QI was improved management of asthma and related reduction in urgent care, emergency, or hospital visits.

Here is a glimpse of the great work accomplished:

  • Three pediatricians at P.R.I.M.A., Inc. began the use and review of Asthma Action Plans (AAP) at all visits for patients with asthma. During the project, more than 130 AAP were distributed to patients and families.    
  • Dr. Concilio, a single provider pediatrician started and will continue to give asthma inhaler education at every visit for patients with asthma along with colored instruction posters.
  • Both practices connected with school nurses and/or made referrals to the Home Asthma Response Program (HARP)  for several high-risk patients. 
  • Both practices benefited from funding to purchase asthma-related supplies including spacers, masks, and nebulizers.

View the presentation here. We are grateful for the funding and support from Tufts Health Plan and the RIDOH Asthma Control Program that made this quality improvement initiative possible.