1. Department of Medicine Clinical Task Force Report

2. Original Task Force Charge Overall clinical assessment: SWOT Analysis How do we align the academic mission of our Department of Medicine with the institutional needs and objectives regarding: –Tisch, Bellevue and VA Hospitals –FGP –Ambulatory Practices –Voluntary Faculty How do we ensure quality and safety in all sites What needs to be done to adapt to the changes in healthcare

3. Clinical Task Force: Committee Members Mark Pochapin, Chair Doreen Addrizzo-Harris Douglas Bails Caroline Blaum Jeffrey Friedman Katherine Hochman Gary Kalkut Edward Katz Stuart Katz Joseph Leung Paula Marchetta Michael Perskin Martha Radford Neil Shapiro Daniel Shine Adam Skolnik Andrew Wallach Katherine Wesnousky

4. Clinical Task Force Split into two subcommittees: –Inpatient (Chair: Doreen Addrizzo-Harris) –Ambulatory (Chair: Gary Kalkut) Each subcommittee met twice The entire task force met together twice. –Last meeting was a summary of findings/recommendations Submitted a DOM organizational chart Summary of findings/recommendations

5. Summary of Task Force Findings / Recommendations #1 Strength: Talented and committed NYU faculty who want to be part of a prestigious single faculty that represents excellence in healthcare and is valued by NYULMC #1 Weakness: Need to break down silos Desire to create a “One NYU Faculty” model –A Single DOM with Transparency of roles and strategic plan –Minimum expectations for faculty Value of faculty must be assessed by metrics beyond finances. –Clinical, academics, education, humanism, professionalism, quality Define technology necessary for improved communication Prepare for healthcare reform: –Clinical Integrated Network (CIN) Recommendation to restructure the leadership of the DOM to improve communication, collaboration and quality

6. Clinical Task Force Goals for the next 6-12 months Implement Technology necessary to improve communication –Internet, Text messages, Twitter, Social Media Define Minimum Standards and Metrics for Faculty –Incorporate into the requirements for DOM Privileges –Based on the specific type of faculty appointment –Reflect NYULMC Core values: Clinical, Academic, Education, Quality, Professional, Humanistic Continue proactive Healthcare Reform measures: –CIN, Medical Home, Bundled Payments –Evidence based Algorithms based on outcomes and best practices Develop Quality Metrics integrated across the entire DOM Continued Transformation of Tisch Hospital into a world-class Academic University Hospital –Translational Research and Academic Excellence –Centers of Excellence for Tertiary and Quaternary care –Academic Consult services and integrated multidisciplinary care –Outstanding academic training for house-staff, students and faculty