Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project

Dr. David Thompson is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He serves as the Director of Patient Safety Education within the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, where he focuses on training frontline caregivers in quality and safety improvement initiatives. Dr. Thompson holds a Doctor of Nursing Science degree from Johns Hopkins and has a strong background in health outcomes research and statistical analysis. His research interests include ICU patient outcomes, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the development of safety curricula aimed at enhancing patient care.In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Thompson has led significant projects aimed at reducing hospital-acquired infections and improving patient safety protocols across various healthcare settings. He has received notable recognition for his contributions to nursing quality research, including a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for his work on bloodstream infection reduction initiatives. Dr. Thompson also co-directs the medical student patient safety course at Johns Hopkins, furthering his commitment to educating future healthcare leaders.