Capstone Research Projects

Below is a sampling of the capstone research projects master’s candidates have performed in the LMU HSE Program. All projects were performed in health care institutions.  

COVID-related Projects

• “Strategies to Improve AltaMed’s Rate of COVID-19 Testing & Test Result Acquisition System” by I. Aguilera, 2021
• “Improving The Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Fairfax Site’s Covid-19 Vaccination Process,” by K. Hassan, 2021
• “Video Visit Implementation to Bridge Care Gaps in Preventive and Chronic Care of Medicare Patients Resulting from COVID-19, KPWLA,” by A. Scaltrito, 2021

Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring

• “Home Monitoring Device Integration at AltaMed Using Healthcare Systems Engineering Methodology,” by R. Chan, 2022
• “Engaging More Patients to Use MyAltaMed App,” by R. Belisle, 2022
• “Home-Use Devices for Telehealth Visits, AltaMed,” by A. Velasquez, 2021
• “Improving the Standard of Care After ED Discharge for Behavioral Health Disorders" by K. Navarro, 2024

Healthcare IT

• “Crystal Report Deployment Process” by M. Seletopoulou, 2023
• “Ticketing Prioritization Using LEAN and Machine Learning” by. K. Pham, 2021

Clinics and Outpatient Programs

• “Improving Long Term Follow-up for Bariatric Patients at a Safety Net Hospital” by M. Williams, 2023
• “Jobs for America’s Graduates Program Integration at Covenant House Alaska” by A. Shane, 2023
• “Streamlining the Onboarding Process: The Role of Academic Liaison for Medical Professionals at Kaiser Permanente” by L. Fuster, 2023
• “Dementia Outreach Improvement in KP Continuing Care” by R. Sepahi, 2023
• “Developing a Medical and Mental Health Clinic for the Unhoused and Low-Income Community of DTLA with St. Francis Center” by A. Hershewe & D. Shockey, 2023
• “Improving the Utilization of Health Connect Mammogram Scheduling System” by. O. Purser, 2023
• “Improve Patient Experience and the Well-being of Staff and Surgical Residents in the LAC+USC MIS Clinic,” by Clark, M., 2020
• “Improving Timely Access for Hernia Consults in The LAC+USC MIS Clinic,” by Bautista, L., 2020
• “Streamlining Patient Scheduling for Kaiser Permanente OC Infusion Center,” by De Leon, M., 2021
• Integrative Care Model for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer Using Systems Engineering, by Speicher, S., 2019
• “Streamlining the Training Processes At Kaiser Chino Hills Reference Laboratory Ancillary Services" by P. Tenio, 2024
• “Enhancing Breast Surgery Clinic Operations In A Safety Net Medical Center" by H. Sarabi, 2024

Hospitals

• “Redesigning the Hospital Retail Space in a Changing Hospital Environment” by. C. Golik, 2023
• “Optimizing the Scheduling Process of Newly Diagnosed Patients Using Systems Engineering,” by Khosa, G., 2022
• “Increasing Successful Critical Care Transfers Through the UCLA Health Transfer Center,” by Garcia, L. 2022
• Streamlining Flow Through The PACU at Keck Hospital of USC, by Johnson, G., 2021

Care

• “Improving Outpatient Palliative Care Process by Decreasing Fragmentation and Increasing Patient Connectivity at KPOC,” by Bassas, N., 2021
• “Implementation of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Training Program for Diabetes Patients and Healthcare Professionals" by L. Distor, 2024

Laboratory and Diagnostics

• “Streamlining Oncotype Dx Ordering Process at Kaiser Permanente South Bay” by S. Watanasutisas
• “Streamlining Ambulatory Clinic Biopsy Workflow” by I. Passanante & R. Romualdo