Using the OMOP Common Data Model for Implementing Electronic Clinical Quality Measures

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference On Demand

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference 25x5 Presentation

Presentation Time: 08:00 AM - 08:20 AM

Abstract Keywords: Quality Measures and eCQMs / Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Risk Measurement, Data Science
Primary Track: Documentation Burden, Clinician Well-Being and Care Outcomes
Programmatic Theme: Informatics-Driven Value-Based Healthcare

Implementing electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) costs healthcare systems billions annually, with each institution independently developing measurement logic. We explored using the OMOP Common Data Model to standardize eCQM implementation, focusing on a Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism measure. The OMOP-based implementation achieved superior accuracy compared to traditional CQL-based methods, demonstrating potential for reducing costs while improving measurement precision. We present a practical framework for implementing eCQMs using OMOP.

Speaker:
Steven Zeck
UC Davis Health

Authors:
Steven Zeck - UC Davis Health; Monika Ray, PhD - UC Davis Health; Nicholas Anderson, PhD - University of California, Davis; Mark Carroll - University of California Davis; Patrick Romano, MD, MPH - UC Davis Health;

Improving Medication Care for Veterans: Using FHIR to Support Sharing of Complete, Correct and Consistent Medication Data at the Veterans Health Administration

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference On Demand

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference 25x5 Presentation

Presentation Time: 08:20 AM - 08:40 AM

Abstract Keywords: Patient Safety, Coordination Across the Continuum of Care, Cross Setting Collaboration, Health IT Standards (USCDI, FHIR®, SMART, etc.), Interoperability, Clinician Burnout, Documentation Burden, Workflow Efficiency
Primary Track: Documentation Burden, Clinician Well-Being and Care Outcomes
Programmatic Theme: Usability, Efficiency, and User Experience

Safe and effective medication decisions depend on accurate and comprehensive medication history data. The process of taking medication history varies by the history taker’s habits and education, and also by the electronic health record’s capabilities for the presentation of objective data. Gaps and inconsistencies in the resulting history may result in mistakes in medication reconciliation and treatment planning. Standardizing the information expected in this activity will support a comprehensive medication history, regardless of the EHR being used. A draft specification was validated against best practices and quality issue reports and was aligned with existing standards efforts and regulations. A roadmap is proposed for establishing standards consensus to enable multi-system support for this critical task.

Speaker:
Laura Heermann Langford, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FHL7
Veteren's Affairs

Authors:
Jay Lyle, PhD - JP Systems; Eric Spahn, Pharm D. - VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management; Catherine Hoang, RN, MS, FAMIA - Department of Veterans Affairs, OIA; Margo Kabel, MS - VHA; Maureen Layden - None; Sarah Maulden, MD - Dept of Veterans Affairs;

Babies Aren’t Born with Cell Phones, Yet: Initiative to Improve the Accuracy of Pediatric Patient & Family Contact Information

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference On Demand

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference 25x5 Presentation

Presentation Time: 08:40 AM - 09:00 AM

Abstract Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT), Adaptive Clinical Decision Support, Clinician Burnout
Working Group: Clinical Informatics Systems Working Group
Primary Track: Documentation Burden, Clinician Well-Being and Care Outcomes
Programmatic Theme: Informatics-Driven Value-Based Healthcare

Patient-centered pediatric care depends on effective family engagement, smooth transitions to autonomous adult care, and adolescent confidentiality protection. A key barrier is the difficulty in distinguishing patient and guardian contact information in EHRs, leading to low staff confidence and frequent adolescent portal signup errors that risk confidentiality breaches. This session presents strategies to improve pediatric EHR documentation, reducing inappropriate email and mobile phone entries and facilitating secure and confidential communication.

Speaker:
Laura Pike, BA, PMP
Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Authors:
Nymisha Chilukuri, MD - Stanford Medicine; Natalie Pageler, MD, MEd - Stanford University;