Jon N. Meliones, MD, MS
Department / Division
Pediatrics /
Pediatrics-Critical Care Med
Address
DUMC 3046
Durham, NC 27710
Office Telephone
919-681-6403
Fax Telephone
919-681-8357
- MD, Tufts University School of Medicine (Massachusetts), 1984
- Pediatrics, New England Medical Center (Massachusetts), 1984-1987
- Pediatric Cardiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1987-1990
- Pediatric Critical Care, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1987-1990
- MS, Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 1986
- Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine
Clinical Interests
Pediatric cardiac critical care, pediatric critical care performance improvement, ECMO, high-frequency ventilation, technology
Research Interests
We continue to be leaders in Performance Improvement focusing on improving Qualty, Safety, Financial Viability, communication and Work Culture using several models: The Balanced Scorecard, Team Training and Six Sigma. We have won a Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame and Scientific award at SCCM for our work. Significant accomplishments include: Cost reduction of $3.5M reducing CA-BSI, significant reduction in morbidity and mortality in ICU pts, and increased team satisfaction through improvement of communications during rounds. Our focus on reducing costs while improving quality is nationally recognized.
This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.
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