KOHN TULI Alejandro Resume CMO V1
- 1. Alejandro Kohn Tuli, MD, FRCS Hamad Medical Corporation | Doha, Qatar | +974-6685-8425 | [email protected] CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CMO), DOHA INDUSTRIAL AREA HOSPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT | CARE QUALITY | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT Outstanding track record of infrastructure development and implementation to achieve organizational goals Notable Career Highlights and Contributions Involved with the JCI accreditation of Hamad Medical Corporation in 2009 and primary JCI accreditation of Heart Hospital in 2013. Serve as the Chair of the Hospital Informatics Team, Projects Oversight, and Water Safety Committees. Directed the implementation of a corporate-wide quality improvement for the VTE prevention and prophylaxis program covering 8 hospitals. Oversee all CMIO responsibilities, including evaluation of organizational IT systems, design and implementation of EMR/EHR software and applications, conversion and analysis of medical and health data, quality of care across multiple information systems, and leveraging medical and health data to improve services and daily operations across the Enterprise. Identify critical gaps in quality, patient safety, patient satisfaction, and performance within the Hamad Medical Corporation and 8 related hospitals. Core Competencies Thought Leader Healthcare Administration Quality Patient Safety Licensing & Accreditation Process Improvement Strategic Planning & Implementation Patient Care Initiatives Infrastructure Development Clinical Operations Research Policy Implementation Technology Integration Education Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HEART HOSPITAL | HMC – Doha, Qatar 2015-2016 2015 - Present Senior Consultant | Assistant Medical Director of Quality & Patient Safety | CMIO Responsibility Lead, develop, implement, and achieve results on strategic initiatives related to quality, patient safety, care transformation, and performance improvement that improve the health of patients and the overall community. Provide oversight into processes, procedures, and systems affecting patient outcomes and clinical operations. Identify and implement unique initiatives aimed at improving patient care quality. Lead improvement programs throughout the organization and help develop a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and excellence. Strengthen the data and information capabilities of the organization and champion a data-driven environment. Oversee a team of 6-7 direct reports, and multiple indirect reports. As part of the Executive Team, served as the key Quality Leader and drove the strategic planning and building of the quality infrastructure of 8 hospitals from the ground up. Cerner Millennium Achievements: -GE Carescape B850 Monitoring and Telemetry integration (160 beds) -GE MUSE, ECG, stress ECG (treadmill test) and Holter monitoring -Welch Allyn CVS vital signs monitoring -POCT (Point of Care Testing) Roche IT1000 full integration of bed side glucometers, urinalysis, PT/INR, ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases analyser) -Pyxis, automated medication dispensing system cabinets -Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) Datascope, Arrow and St Jude -LiDCO, less invasive continuous cardiac output monitoring -BBraun and Carefusion Alaris smart pumps auto programing (13 Dec 2015) and Cerner’s Infusion Management Suite integration/customization -Cerner VTE Advisor, HMC customization and go- live in 9 (nine) hospitals; 1st worldwide implementation outside USA territory -CPOE order sentences creation and customization for all medications, Heart Hospital and Corporate medications order sentences catalogue -GE Centricity CCI CCW-UV Invasive and Non- Invasive Cardiology Image Management, electronic report customization, Cerner interface, and “Go-Live”
- 2. Alejandro Kohn Tuli, MD, FRCS +974-6685-8425 | Page 2 of 4 Created and built clinical, operational, quality, administrative, and corporate strategies and policies to govern all areas of the hospital. Built and implemented cutting-edge clinical IT infrastructure to ensure safety and quality. Led the initial licensing and accreditation phase in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer; successfully acquired initial licensing from JCI for Heart Hospital. Created and executed a novel approach to Electronic Medical Records management, including Heart Hospital infrastructure readiness for Cerner Millennium implementation and EMR platform customization. Managed the clinical aspect of devices and workflow integration at Heart Hospital. At the corporate level, advised the Corporate Critical Network Executive Team on Cerner-related EMR solutions for ICU rollout and integration. Hardwired real-time monitoring of quality, patient safety, and patient experience into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Resulted in immediate identification of gaps in care and improved customer service. Chairman of the HIMSS/EMRAM Stage 6 Accreditation Corporate and Heart Hospital Committees. HEART HOSPITAL | HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION – Doha, Qatar 2008-2015 Head of Cardiothoracic ICU As Head of Cardiothoracic ICU, fully trained in adult cardiac, thoracic, and transplant surgery, with experience in pre- and post-operative cardiac intensive care patient management. Familiarity with implantation and use of RVADs and LVADs for acute severe heart failure, as a bridge to transplantation or destination therapy. Managed ambulatory patients on sub-cutaneous prostanoid treatment for severe pulmonary hypertension. Created a working team of specialists, meeting international standards, to manage the post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients. Introduced percutaneous video-assisted tracheotomy and early renal failure treatment protocols to the Heart Hospital CT-ICU. Served in both leadership and membership positions for several committees, including: Member, CPR Committee, Heart Hospital Member, Policy and Guidelines Committee, Hamad General Hospital Chairman, CT-ICU Policy, Guidelines and Protocols Committee, Heart Hospital Chairman, POC (Point of Care) Committee, Heart Hospital Chairman, Water Safety Group, Heart Hospital Chairman, Projects Oversight Committee, Heart Hospital Chairman, HIT (Hospital Informatics Team) Committee, Heart hospital Chairman, HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Accreditation Board and Committee, Heart Hospital and Hamad Medical Corporation Member, DCAB (Design Change Advisory Board) CIS (Clinical information System) program, Hamad Medical Corporation Member, CTAB (Clinical Transformation Advisory Board) CIS program, Hamad Medical Corporation Member, Educational Committee, CCS Department, Hamad General Hospital Member, Project Evaluation Committee, Stars of Excellence Program, Hamad Medical Corporation Member, CCS Department representative, JCI Accreditation Committee, Hamad Medical Corporation Member, Implementation and FMEA for BBraun smart pumps system Committee (BBraun, Pyxis and HIS interface), Heart Hospital Member, Critical Care Committee, Hamad Medical Corporation Director, Vascular Access Course, Hamad International Training Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation Active member into the opening, coordination and strategical organization of the Heart Hospital PREVIOUS MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
- 3. Alejandro Kohn Tuli, MD, FRCS +974-6685-8425 | Page 3 of 4 FLENI – Buenos Aires, Argentina 2006-2009 Head of Lung and Heart Transplantation Director of Thoracic Surgery FAVALORO FOUNDATION – Buenos Aires, Argentina 2005-2006 Head of Thoracic Surgery Staff Surgeon, Heart and Lung Transplantation FREEMAN HOSPITAL – United Kingdom 2004 Senior Fellow, Heart and Lung Transplantation HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL – United Kingdom 2002-2003 Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgeon FAVALORO FOUNDATION – Buenos Aires, Argentina 2002 Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgeon EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FREEMAN HOSPITAL, HEALTH AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION UNIT – Senior Transplant Fellowship; Newcastle upon Tyne, UK IMPERIAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – Research Fellow; London, UK CARDIO-THORACIC UNIT HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL – Cardiothoracic Registrar; London, UK THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; London, UK BUENOS AIRES MEDICAL SCHOOL – Medical Education; Buenos Aires, Argentina CARDIAC SURGEON, Argentinean Society of Cardiovascular Surgeons CARDIAC SURGEON DIPLOMA, National Health Department; Argentina THORACIC SURGEON, Argentinean Thoracic Association THORACIC SURGEON DIPLOMA, National Health Department LUNG, HEART, AND HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION SURGEON GMC UK PRACTITIONER LICENSE – General Medical Council; United Kingdom PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM – Watershed Project Management; Qatar IHI QUALITY AND SAFETY FELLOWSHIP – Institute for Healthcare Improvement CERTIFICATE OF DEGREE REVALIDATION – College of Anaesthetists of Ireland PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS College of Cardiovascular Surgeons, Argentina Argentinean Surgery Association Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Argentina Transplantation Society, Argentina
- 4. Alejandro Kohn Tuli, MD, FRCS +974-6685-8425 | Page 4 of 4 International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, England European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS) American Association of Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) Revalidation Ireland, Critical Care Consultant Supreme Council of Health (SCH), Qatar POCT Regional Advisor, Roche Middle East International Monitoring Council GE (General Electric) Critical Care Council, Cerner, USA Cardiology Council, Cerner, USA