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 ResearchCatheter-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 ResearchConceptsInfluenza-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 areasPatientsStayMedical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture
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
Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture
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 ResearchConceptsYale-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
Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture
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 ResearchConceptsQuality 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 ResearchConceptsCatheter-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
Medical Management of the Patient with Hip Fracture
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.BooksConceptsSerotonin 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
1998
Factors influencing the career choices of physicians trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital from 1929 through 1994.
Krol D, Morris V, Betz J, Cadman E. Factors influencing the career choices of physicians trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital from 1929 through 1994. Academic Medicine : Journal Of The Association Of American Medical Colleges 1998, 73: 313-7. PMID: 9526458, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-199803000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Assessment of human natural killer and lymphokine-activated killer cell cytotoxicity against Toxoplasma gondii trophozoites and brain cysts.
Dannemann BR, Morris VA, Araujo FG, Remington JS. Assessment of human natural killer and lymphokine-activated killer cell cytotoxicity against Toxoplasma gondii trophozoites and brain cysts. Journal Of Immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) 1989, 143: 2684-91. PMID: 2477453.Peer-Reviewed Original Research