Brandon Qualls

Awards

Full Membership

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, 2024

Honorary Membership

Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing, 2021

Regional Best Practice Award, Team Award for Strong Memorial Hospital Employee Health COVID-19 Vaccination Program

New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders, 2021

Meliora Award, Team Award for Strong Memorial Hospital Employee Health Services

University of Rochester, 2021

ICARE Bronze Star Award

Strong Memorial Hospital, 2020

Friend of Nursing

American Nurses Association of New York, 2020

ICARE Bronze Star Award

Strong Memorial Hospital, 2019

Interprofessional Prize (Team Award)

Rochester Academy of Medicine, 2018

Presentations

Ambulatory Technician Residency Program: A Key Component in Safe Patient Delivery

Eichorn, F, Chahal, N, Gorman, J

2nd Annual Nursing Practice Scholarship Day, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2025

Rochester, New York

Organizational Culture and Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Nursing EBP

Carey, MG

2nd Annual Nursing Practice Scholarship Day, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2025

Rochester, New York

Impacts of a Ronald McDonald House: Can Supporting Parental and Familial Needs Influence Outcomes of Neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit?

Carey, MG, Duckles, JM, & Daley, SG

1st Annual Nursing Practice Scholarship Day, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2024

Rochester, New York

High Rate of Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Oral Antimicrobials Under a COpAT Monitoring Protocol

Sawey, C, Burgoyne, C, Winbush, A, Temple, C, Munsiff, S & Yamshchikov, A

IDWeek, Joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, 2023

Boston, Massachusetts

RAIN: A Retrospective Assessment of the Impact on NICU Infants of Ronald McDonald House Charities Services on the Mother-Infant Dyad: A Feasibility Study.

Carey, MG

Society for the Study of Human Development 13th Biennial Meeting, Society for the Study of Human Development, 2023

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Strategies That Can Be Used to Reduce the Rate for Hospital Readmission for Older Patients

Seyoum, H, Walker, T & Carey, MG

Society for the Study of Human Development 12th Biennial Meeting, Society for the Study of Human Development, 2022

Use of Diaries for Family Members of Intensive Care Unit Patients to Reduce Long-term PTSD

Rice, RN & Carey, MG

American Psychological Association Convention 2022, American Psychological Association, 2022

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Strategies That Can Be Used to Reduce the Rate for Hospital Readmission for Older Patients

Seyoum, H, Walker, T & Carey, MG

2022 Strong Memorial Hospital National Nurses’ Month Best Practice Showcase, Strong Memorial Hospital, 2022

Rochester, New York

Use of Diaries for Family Members of Intensive Care Unit Patients to Reduce Long-term PTSD

Rice, RN & Carey, MG

2022 Strong Memorial Hospital National Nurses’ Month Best Practice Showcase, Strong Memorial Hospital, 2022

Rochester, New York

Improvement in Pneumococcal Vaccination Practices in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies Following Health-system Specialty Pharmacy and Nursing Collaboration

Reindel, K, Rightmier, E, Dean, J, & Wawrzyniak, J

2021 American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting, American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting, 2021

Improvement in Pneumococcal Vaccination Practices in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies Following Health-system Specialty Pharmacy and Nursing Collaboration

Reindel, K, Rightmier, E, Dean, J, & Wawrzyniak, J

Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors, Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors, 2021

Unplanned Re-Hospitalization Among Older Persons Results in Loss of their Independence

Seyoum, H, Walker, T & Carey, MG

American Psychological Association Convention 2021, American Psychological Association, 2021

A Retrospective Assessment of the Impact of Ronald McDonald House Charities Services on Neonates (RAIN): A Proposal

Family Roundtable, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2021

Rochester, New York

Hospital-Based Employee Health COVID Vaccination Clinics

Harris, JL, Caruso, L, & Von Bacho, S

New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders 2021 Annual Leadership Conference, New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders, 2021

Tarrytown, New York

Utilizing an Easy to Read Magnet Card to Improve Parental Management of Tympanostomy Tube Complications: A Retrospective to Prospective Comparison Study

DiNoto, L, Faria, J, McKenna, M, & Carey, MG.

Society for Ear Nose and Throat Advancement in Children (SENTAC) Meeting, Society for Ear Nose and Throat Advancement in Children, 2020

Evidence-based Practice

UR Medicine Nurse Residency Program, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2020

Rochester, New York

Unplanned Re-Hospitalization Among Older Persons Results in Loss of their Independence

Seyoum, H, Walker, T & Carey, MG

Gerontological Society of America 2020 Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, 2020

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

MOON: Mindfulness for Outpatient Oncology Nurses

Payton, EM, Aikens, LG, & Carey, MG.

Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Scientific Session, Eastern Nursing Research Society, 2020

Boston, Massachusetts

Gender Identity Education: Empathy Centered Approach

Grant, E. & Carey, MG.

10th Annual Diversity Conference: Finding the Courage to Lead, University of Rochester, 2019

Rochester, New York

Medical ICU Diaries for Families to Reduce Stress

Rice, R, Hurley D, & Carey MG

2019 ANA Quality and Innovation Conference, American Nurses Association, 2019

Orlando, Florida

Evidence-based Practice

Strong Memorial Hospital Medical/Surgical Nurse Residents, Strong Memorial Hospital, 2019

Rochester, New York

Patient Stressors in the Intensive Care Unit after Cardiac Surgery are Lower than Anticipated

Carey, MG

2nd Annual Western New York/Finger Lakes Region Research Day, Wilmot Cancer Institute, 2019

Rochester, New York

Female Urinal AquaEve™ Among Hospitalized Women

Carey, MG, Van Houten, CT, Lexer, N, Cappon, A, Julian-Vullo, M, Banker, K, Magrum, L.

Northeast Region Wound, Ostomy and Continence Society Annual Conference, Northeast Region Wound, Ostomy and Continence Society, 2019

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Patient Stressors in the Intensive Care Unit after Cardiac Surgery are Lower than Anticipated

Carey, MG & Sörensen, S.

Society for the Study of Human Development 11th Biennial Meeting, Society for the Study of Human Development, 2019

Portland, Oregon

Gender Identity Education: Empathy Centered Approach

Grant, E. & Carey, MG.

2019 Strong Memorial Hospital National Nurses’ Week Best Practice Showcase, Strong Memorial Hospital, 2019

Rochester, New York

Hospital-Based Research Internship for Nurses: The Value of Academic Librarians as Co-Faculty

Carey, MG &Trout, DR

2019 Strong Memorial Hospital National Nurses’ Week Best Practice Showcase, Strong Memorial Hospital, 2019

Rochester, New York

Design and Implementation of an Oncology Nursing Scholar Mentorship Program

Attridge, MA & Carey, MG.

Roswell Park Nursing Research Day, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 2018

Buffalo, New York

The Use of Diaries in Support Persons' of ICU Patients to Reduce Stress and Emotional Burden

Rice, RN & Carey, MG

Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Conference, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, 2018

Rochester, New York

Sacral Pressure Injuries in the CVICU: An Integrated Approach Using a Multi-layered Silicone Border

Van Houten, CT, Lexer, N, Nowak, D, Edlund, A, Kline, C, Miterko, CR & Carey, MG.

National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Annual Conference, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, 2018

Las Vegas, Nevada

Publications

• Gorman, J & Chahal, N, Eichorn, F & Qualls, BW (2025). Ambulatory Technician Residency Program: A Key Component in Safe Patient Delivery. Journal of Nurses in Professional Development.
  
  
• Qualls, BW (2025). Needs of Parents and Their Neonates in the Intensive Care Unit: A Literature Review. American Journal of Perinatology. DOI: 10.1055/a-2552-9008
  
  
• Reindel, K, Rightmier, E, Dean, J, Qualls, BW, & Wawrzyniak, J. (2023). Pneumococcal Vaccination Practices in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies Following Pharmacy and Nursing Collaboration. International Journal of MS Care, 25 (2), 71-74. PMID: 36923576 PMCID: PMC10010110 DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2021-127
  
  
• Van Houten, CT, Mann, CL, Misiti, N, & Qualls, BW (2023). Skin Integrity Preserved Using a Nurse-Constructed Silicone Adhesive Foley Catheter Securement Device: A Pilot Study. Journal of Wound Care.
  
  
• Qualls, BW, Seyoum, HT, & Walker, TL (2022). Unplanned Readmissions Among Older Persons Results in Loss of their Independence. Professional Case Management, 27 (4), 207-209.
  
  
• Qualls, BW, Payton, EM, Aikens, LG, & Carey, MG (2022). Mindfulness for Outpatient Oncology Nurses: A Pilot Study. Holistic Nursing Practice, 36 (1), 28-36.
  
  
• Qualls, BW, Bode, AM, & Hopkins, KR (2022). Deviation in Medical Record Documentation Prevents Calculation of the Modified Early Warning System Score. Professional Case Management, 27 (2), 100-104.
  
  
• Rice, RN, Qualls, BW, Carey, MG (2022). Use of Diaries for Family Members of Intensive Care Unit Patients to Reduce Long-Term PTSD: A Pilot Study. Journal of Patient Experience, 9. DOI: 10.1177/23743735221105681
  
  
• Qualls, BW, Bobry, MD & Feeney, MA (2021). Certification Circle: A Peer Support Model to Increase Certification among Medical-Surgical Inpatient Nurses. Journal of Continuing Nursing Education, 52 (10), 168-470.
  
  
• Lane, JM, Qualls, BW, Freeman, JD, & Rodriguez, D (2021). Association of Cancer Worry and Physical Activity Behavior in Adults Without Cancer. American Journal of Health Studies, 36 (2), 88-93.
  
  
• Carey, MG, Trout, DR, & Qualls, BW (2019). Hospital-Based Research Internship for Nurses: The Value of Academic Librarians as Cofaculty. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 35 (6), 344-350.
  
  
• Fearrington, MA, Qualls, BW, & Carey, MG. (2019). Essential Oils to Reduce Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 34 (5), 1047-1053.
  
  
• Carey, MG, Qualls, BW, & Burgoyne, C. (2019). Patient Perception of Stressful Events in the ICU Following Cardiac Surgery. American Journal of Critical Care, 28 (2), 149-151.
  
  
• Carey, MG, Baldzizhar, AN, Miterko, CR, Qualls, BW, Vincent, RL, Merrick, R, & Dean, GE. (2018). A Quiet Firehouse: Reducing Environmental Stimuli among Professional On-Duty Firefighters. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 60 (2), 186-190.