A Quality Improvement Initiative to Screen for Bullying in Pediatric Orthopedic Outpatient Clinics.

Unlabelled: Bullying annually affects 20%-25% of middle- and high-school children. Persistent bullying can lead to feelings of isolation, rejection, and despair and trigger depression and anxiety. In addition, pediatric patients have presented to outpatient orthopedic clinics with injuries consistent with physical bullying.

A Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve After-visit Summary Distribution in Orthopedic Outpatient Clinics.

Unlabelled: Communication and patient education are key to effective healthcare encounters and improved health outcomes. The after-visit summary (AVS) is an integral communication and education tool for patients and families. Without effective communication, gaps in comprehension may result in decreased satisfaction with medical encounters, lack of adherence to recommended treatment plans, missed appointments, and increased malpractice claims.