Victor Morris, MD, BS
Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Medicine)DownloadHi-Res Photo
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General Internal Medicine
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Chief Medical Officer, SVP Medical Affairs, Bridgeport Hospital
General medicine group practice, Medicine
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General Internal Medicine
PO Box 208056, 333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06520-8056
United States
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General Internal Medicine
Primary
Additional Titles
Chief Medical Officer, SVP Medical Affairs, Bridgeport Hospital
General medicine group practice, Medicine
Contact Info
General Internal Medicine
PO Box 208056, 333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06520-8056
United States
Appointments
General Internal Medicine
Primary
Additional Titles
Chief Medical Officer, SVP Medical Affairs, Bridgeport Hospital
General medicine group practice, Medicine
Contact Info
General Internal Medicine
PO Box 208056, 333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06520-8056
United States
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Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Medicine)
Chief Medical Officer, SVP Medical Affairs, Bridgeport Hospital; General medicine group practice, MedicineAppointments
General Internal Medicine
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
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Education & Training
- Chief Medical Resident
- Yale New Haven Hospital (1994)
- Resident
- Yale New Haven Hospital (1993)
- MD
- University of California, San Diego (1990)
- BS
- Stanford University (1986)
Research
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Yale Co-Authors
Frequent collaborators of Victor Morris's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Victor Morris's research output by year.
Jensa Morris, MD
Richard A Martinello, MD
Robert Fogerty, MD, MPH, SFHM
Thomas Balcezak, MD
12Publications
422Citations
Publications
2019
Republished: Prevention of Nosocomial Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Through Computerized Feedback to Physicians and a Nurse-Directed Protocol*
Topal J, Conklin S, Camp K, Morris V, Balcezak T, Herbert P. Republished: Prevention of Nosocomial Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Through Computerized Feedback to Physicians and a Nurse-Directed Protocol*. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2019, 34: 430-435. PMID: 31479299, DOI: 10.1177/1062860619873170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsCatheter-associated urinary tract infectionsUrinary tract infectionTract infectionsUrinary catheterDevelopment of CAUTIIncidence of CAUTINosocomial catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsCatheter-Associated Urinary Tract InfectionBaseline rateInappropriate catheter useClinical end pointsCommon nosocomial infectionGeneral medical servicesCatheter useNosocomial infectionsBladder scannerStaff educationEnd pointMedical literatureInappropriate useInfectionMedical servicesBaseline dataDevice useCatheterConversion of a Conference Room into a Low-Acuity Inpatient Medical Unit: A Creative Response to Influenza-Related Surge
Fogerty RL, Cabie M, Doyle D, Brien P, Beley P, Jansen L, Stump L, Gaffney J, Ferencz KW, Lourenco C, Cushing W, Williams E, Marseglia J, Martinello RA, Morris V. Conversion of a Conference Room into a Low-Acuity Inpatient Medical Unit: A Creative Response to Influenza-Related Surge. The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2019, 45: 524-529. PMID: 31164262, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2019.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsInfluenza-like illnessInpatient acute careEmergency department careAcademic medical centerInpatient medical unitsNumber of inpatientsED lengthInfluenza seasonED patientsAcute careInpatient admissionsInfection preventionHospital careMedical CenterInpatient unitMedical unitsValid optionClinical unitsCareAdmissionDisaster planClinical environmentNonclinical areasPatientsStay- Morris JC, Baumgaertner MR, Cooney LM, Morris VA. Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture. Skeletal Trauma, Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 5th Edition. 2019.Books
2014
- Morris VA, Baumgaertner M, Cooney LM. Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture. In Skeletal Trauma, 5th Edition, 2014.Books
2013
The Safe Patient Flow Initiative: A Collaborative Quality Improvement Journey at Yale-New Haven Hospital
Jweinat J, Damore P, Morris V, D’Aquila R, Bacon S, Balcezak TJ. The Safe Patient Flow Initiative: A Collaborative Quality Improvement Journey at Yale-New Haven Hospital. The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2013, 39: 447-ap9. PMID: 24195198, DOI: 10.1016/s1553-7250(13)39058-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsYale-New Haven HospitalAdult emergency departmentEmergency departmentPostanesthesia care unitAcademic medical centerPhysician/providerCare unitInpatient lengthFlow of patientsMedical CenterFiscal year 2008Operating roomPatient flowPatientsStayHospitalVisual controlSteering CommitteeDepartmentAverage lengthImprovement effortsFY 2011Days
2009
- Morris VA, Baumgaertner MR, Cooney LM. Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture. Skeletal Trauma, Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 4th Edition. 2009.Books
2007
Common myths about caring for patients with terminal illness: Opportunities to improve care in the hospital setting
Cherlin E, Morris V, Morris J, Johnson‐Hurzeler R, Sullivan GM, Bradley EH. Common myths about caring for patients with terminal illness: Opportunities to improve care in the hospital setting. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2007, 2: 357-365. PMID: 18080336, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsQuality of careTerminal illnessEnd of lifeIll patientsLarge academic medical centerAcademic medical centerSpecific clinical knowledgeAppropriate painOpioid therapySymptom controlSymptom managementMedical CenterHospital settingLife carePatientsHospiceIllnessFuture interventionsCareHospitalistsSuch physiciansClinical knowledgePainPhysiciansCommon myths
2005
Prevention of Nosocomial Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Through Computerized Feedback to Physicians and a Nurse-Directed Protocol
Topal J, Conklin S, Camp K, Morris V, Balcezak T, Herbert P. Prevention of Nosocomial Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Through Computerized Feedback to Physicians and a Nurse-Directed Protocol. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2005, 20: 121-126. PMID: 15951517, DOI: 10.1177/1062860605276074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCatheter-associated urinary tract infectionsUrinary tract infectionTract infectionsUrinary catheterDevelopment of CAUTIIncidence of CAUTINosocomial catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsCatheter-Associated Urinary Tract InfectionBaseline rateInappropriate catheter useClinical end pointsCommon nosocomial infectionGeneral medical servicesCatheter useNosocomial infectionsBladder scannerStaff educationEnd pointMedical literatureInappropriate useInfectionMedical servicesBaseline dataDevice useCatheter
2003
- Morris VA, Baumgaertner M, Cooney LM. Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture. In Skeletal Trauma, 3rd Edition, 2003.Books
2000
Serotonin Syndrome Presentation of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature
Mason P, Morris V, Balcezak T. Serotonin Syndrome Presentation of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature. Medicine 2000, 79: 201-209. PMID: 10941349, DOI: 10.1097/00005792-200007000-00001.BooksCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsSerotonin syndromeSupportive careEarly recognitionCommon presenting symptomSpecific pharmacologic therapyDuration of symptomsPrevalence of hypertensionHours of presentationCommon therapeutic interventionMultiple medical disciplinesEnglish-language literatureMedication initiationPresenting symptomUnderreported complicationMost patientsPharmacologic therapyClinical presentationSyndrome presentationSerotonergic agentsComa/Complete resolutionClinical significanceTherapeutic interventionsMedical literatureSuccessful management
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
activity Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center
LectureInternational Oncology Patient DayDetails04/08/2019 - PresentMoscow, RussiaSponsored by US Commerce Service, US Department of StateAbstract/SynopsisI lead the YNHH International Medicine program, focusing on integrating and mentoring with physicians in Russia and Colombia. Half-Day symposium presenting Yale Medicine's and Yale New Haven Hospital's oncology research and patient care.
activity Preoperative Evaluation of the Patient Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
LectureSouth American International Cardiology ConferenceDetails12/13/2018 - PresentBogota, Bogota, ColombiaSponsored by La Fundacion, Bogota, Columbiahonor University Hospital Consortium Excellence in Quality and Safety Award
National AwardUHCDetails07/01/2004United Stateshonor John D. Thompson Award
Regional AwardConnecticut Hospital AssociationDetails07/01/2004United Stateshonor Teacher of the Year
Yale School of Medicine AwardYale Internal Medicine ResidencyDetails06/01/2002United States
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