Ahmad Elshafei, PhD
Lemont,IL
Summary
A doctoral-prepared healthcare leader, certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, with over a decade of diverse experience in optimizing clinical operations, quality improvement, performance enhancement, value-based care, research, and marketing. Dedicated to building cross-functional partnerships, driving high-quality care outcomes, and executing a positive strategic vision through an analytical problem-solving approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Quality Improvement & Population Health Operations
Advocate Health
08.2022 - Current
- Leading a team that specializes in quality operations/population health operations supporting internal medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics.
- Implemented HEDIS and CMS based quality, utilization, and value based care initiatives which resulted in 20-30% improvement from baseline in care gap closure, and significant savings.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members, primary and specialty clinicians, and operational leaders.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
Manager of Operations
Advocate Health
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Lead operations for both respiratory services and pulmonary function team in the inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Improved labor cost efficiency by 40% from baseline and staffing allocation across different patient areas resulting in decreased open unfilled positions by 50%.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards resulting in 30% decreased spending and 20% more revenue.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing effective training programs and performance management systems.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
Adjunct Professor
Malcolm X College
08.2019 - 09.2021
Clinical Operations Supervisor
Rush University Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Clinical Operations Supervisor 2019-2021
- Registered Respiratory Therapist 2015-2019
Sales & Marketing Manager
Northwest Marketing Solutions, Inc.
06.2011 - 07.2013
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2023
Master of Science (MS) - Respiratory Care
Rush University
Chicago, IL06.2015
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biological Sciences/Management (Minor)
DePaul University
Chicago, IL08.2013
Skills
- Optimizing Operations
- Change, Project & Program management
- Quality/Performance Improvement
- Population Health Measures
- Value-Based Care/Utilization Management
- Risk Adjustment
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Staff Development & Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Healthcare Education
- Health Services Research
- Respiratory Disease Management
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSC)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NBRC)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (State of Illinois & Wisconsin)
- American College of Healthcare Executives Member
- National Association for Healthcare Quality Member
- American Association for Respiratory Care Member
Awards
- Clinical Instructor of the Year 2019, Rush University Cardiopulmonary Sciences Dept.
- Respiratory Care Department Outstanding Leadership Service Award, 2015
- Rush University Ellis Jones Award, 2015
Publications
- Respiratory Interventions, Hospital Utilization, and Clinical Outcomes of Persons with COPD and COVID-19. Ahmad Elshafei, Stephani Flores, Ramandeep Kaur, Ellen Becker. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2023
- Abstract - Prediction of Hospital Readmission using CORE and CORE+ Scores in Participants with COPD. Ahmad Elshafei. American Association for Respiratory Care, 2023
- Predictors of Treatment Success in Awake Prone Position for Non-Intubated COVID-19 Patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. Sarah Mirza, Ramandeep Kaur, David Vines, Ahmad Elshafei, J Brady Scott, Matthew Trumo, Julie Jackson, Idrees Mogri, Lindsey Morris, Jie Li. Respiratory Care Journal, 2022
- Identification and Prevention of Extubation Failure in Adults using an Automated Continuous Monitoring Alert vs Standard Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ramandeep Kaur, David L. Vines, Lauren Harnois, Ahmad Elshafei, Tricia Johnson, Robert A. Balk. Respiratory Care Journal, 2022
- Early versus Late Awake Prone Positioning in Non-Intubated Patients with COVID-19. Ramandeep Kaur, David L. Vines, Sara Mirza, Ahmad Elshafei, Julie A. Jackson, Lauren J. Harnois, Tyler Weiss, J. Brady Scott, Matthew W. Trump, Idress Mogri et al. Critical Care Journal, 2021
- Abstract - Reducing the Incidence of Noninvasive Face Mask-Related Skin Breakdown. Ramandeep Kaur, Ahmad Elshafei, Ankeet Patel. American Association Respiratory Care, 2021
- Aerosol Delivery through Continuous High Frequency Oscillation for Adult and Pediatrics During Mechanical Ventilation. Ahmad Elshafei, James Fink, Jie Li. Respiratory Care Journal, 2021
- Placing a Mask on COVID-19 Patients during High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy Reduces Aerosol Particle Dispersion. Li, Jie; Fink, James; Elshafei, Ahmad; Stewart, Laurel; Barbian, Hannah; Mirza, Sara; Al-Harthi, Lena; Vines, David; Ehrmann, Stephan. European Respiratory Journal, 2020
- Aerosol Delivery through Continuous High Frequency Oscillation for Spontaneous Breathing Adults. Jie Li; Ahmad Elshafei, Lingyue Gong, James B Fink. Respiratory Care Journal, 2019
- Abstract - Neurological Complications Associated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Micaela Schachter, Ahmad Elshafei, Daniel Schachter, Ivan Da Silva. Neurological-Critical Care Society, 2018
Timeline
Manager, Quality Improvement & Population Health Operations
Advocate Health
08.2022 - Current
Manager of Operations
Advocate Health
09.2021 - 08.2022
Adjunct Professor
Malcolm X College
08.2019 - 09.2021
Clinical Operations Supervisor
Rush University Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2021
Sales & Marketing Manager
Northwest Marketing Solutions, Inc.
06.2011 - 07.2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science (MS) - Respiratory Care
Rush University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biological Sciences/Management (Minor)
DePaul University
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