Charlene C. Quinn, R.N., Ph.D., FAAN
Curriculum Vitae
Charlene C. Quinn, RN, PhD, FAAN
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
University of MarylandSchool of Medicine
January 12, 2019
Contact Information
Business Address:Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
University of MarylandBaltimore
660 W. Redwood Street, Howard Hall-Suite 215
Baltimore, MD21201-1596
Phone:410-706-2406 (office)
Fax:410-706-4433
Email:
Education
1976B.S.N. DukeUniversity, Magna Cum Laude
1981M.S.University of MarylandBaltimore, Gerontological Nursing
(Honors)
1998Ph.D.The JohnsHopkinsSchool of Hygiene and Public Health,
Health Services Research
Post Graduate Education and Training
1979Health Policy FellowshipRobert Wood Johnson/National League for
Nursing, U.S. House Committee on Aging
Washington, DC
1985-1986White House FellowWashington, DC
1999-2001Postdoctoral FellowPrimary Care, Department of Epidemiology
and Preventive Medicine
University of MarylandSchool of Medicine
Medical Licensures
Active Maryland (Registered Nurse)
Employment History
Academic Appointments
1977-1978Clinical Associate, Duke University School of Nursing
1980-1983Instructor, University of MarylandSchool of Nursing
1983-1985Graduate Faculty, University of Maryland School of Nursing
1991-1994Graduate Faculty Lecturer, University of Maryland
School of Nursing
2001-2012Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology
Epidemiology and Public Health Department
University of Maryland School of Medicine
2003-2006Faculty Associate, Research Core
Geriatrics Research, Education and Clinical Center
Baltimore Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System
2005-2010Associate Director, UMB DEcIDE NetworkCenter
(Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions about Effectiveness)
Peter Lamy Center for Drug Therapy and Aging
University of MarylandSchool of Pharmacy
2006-2007Interim Associate Dean, Public Health Outreach
University of MarylandSchool of Public Health
2008-presentAdjunct Assistant to Associate Professor (Joint Appointment)
Department of Sociology
University of Maryland, BaltimoreCounty
2012-presentAssociate Professor, Division of Gerontology
Epidemiology and Public Health Department
University of MarylandSchool of Medicine
2014-present Associate Professor (Joint Appointment)
Department of Health Services Administration
School of Public Health
University of Maryland College Park
Veterans AffairsMaryland Healthcare System (VAMHCS)
2003-2012Nurse Researcher, Office of Chief Nurse Executive
In my roleteaching research processes for the VAMHCS Nursing Services, I impacted professional services of one of the largest health care systems in Maryland. In this role I had responsibility for developing and implementing research classes, advising nursing services on clinical research projects, managing reviews of nurse-led research projects, led collaborations with the UM SON, and represented clinical services on the VAMHCS Research and Development Committee (VA IRB oversight).
Other Employment
Government
1981-1982Policy Analyst, Office of Chief Nurse, Public Health Service,
Rockville, Maryland
1985-1986Special Assistant to the Secretary, Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS),Washington, D.C.
1985-1986Executive Director, Interagency Task Force on
Catastrophic Health Insurance. Conducted three major studies and prepared national report for the President. Included briefings for Cabinet members and Congress, Washington, D.C.
1986-1988Director of Office of Policy, Planning, and Analysis
Health Care Financing Administration. Supervised 15 person staff to develop policy analyses for Medicare and Medicaid populations working with Office of Research and Demonstrations, Washington, D.C.
1987-1988Deputy Director, Office of Prepaid Health Care
Health Care Financing Administration. Responsible for budget, policy, and regulatory oversight of HMOs. Supervised 45 professional staff with annual budget $4.5 million, WashingtonD.C.
Private Sector
1988-1991Manager, Managed Health Care Consulting
Peat Marwick Main & Company, Baltimore, Maryland
Professional Society Membership
1978-presentMember, Gerontological Society of America
1991-2012Member, Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy
2005-2007Member, American Public Health Association
2007-presentMember, American Diabetes Association
2010-2016Member, American Association of Diabetes Educators
PresentMember, American Nurses Association
2014-present Fellow, American Academy of Nurses
Honors and Awards
1975Duke University Endowment Fellow, King’s FundCollege
1975 Sigma Theta Tau, National Nurse Honor Society
DukeUniversity
1978-1979Nurse Training Act Traineeship, University of Maryland
School of Nursing
1981 Gerontology Graduate Nurse Award, University of Maryland
School of Nursing
1985Alumni of the Year, Duke University School of Nursing
1997Developing New Investigators in Aging, NIA
2007VHA-Awarded Special Advancement for Achievement in “Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence in Performance”. Awarded by the VHA Nurse Professional Standards Board for “1) noted contribution in some phase (clinical) of nursing; and 2) a steady progress toward professional (national) goal for the improvement of patient care in relation to her exemplary efforts.”
2009VHA-Awarded Special Advancement for Achievement in “Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence in Performance”. Awarded by the Nurse Professional Standards Board as identified by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services and supported by the MedicalCenter, for “her commitment to the nursing profession and the care of the diabetic patient.”
2012MIPS 25th Anniversary Faculty Impact Award,University of Maryland Baltimore Campus. “In recognition for outstanding contributions to the MIPS Program and generating economic impact for the State of Maryland”.
2012NIH, Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research. Pioneer Spotlight Video.
2012 NIH, Director’s Blog.
2014American Academy of Nursing Fellow
2,200 Fellows are nursing leaders in education, management, practice and research.
Administrative Service
Institutional Service
1983-1985Director, Nurse Health Policy Track
Developed and taught first graduate nurse program in Health policy, University of Maryland (UMB) School of Nursing
2001-2003Coordinator, Cost of Dementia Grant
Coordinate investigators, analysts for federally funded grant
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
University of MarylandSchool of Medicine
2001-presentCore Faculty
Doctoral Program in Gerontology
2001-presentFaculty Affiliate, Organized Research Center on Aging
2001-presentMember, Epidemiology of Aging Training Committee
2005-2007Member, Admissions Committee, Gerontology Doctoral Program
2005-2007Member, Student Funding Committee, Gerontology Doctoral Program
2005-presentMember, Public Policy Track, Gerontology Doctoral Program
2006-2007Director, Epidemiology of AgingGraduate Training Seminar
2006-2008Director, Masters Public Health (MPH)AgingTrack
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (DEPM)
2006-2011Member (alternate), Medical School Council, DEPM representative
2006-2008Member,UMB MPH Steering Committee
2005-2007Co-Chair, DEPM Strategic Planning Committee
2006-2008Member, DEPM MPH Committee
2006-2008Member, MPH Admissions Committee
2006-2010Member,UMB Editorial Review Board, MarylandMagazine
2008-2009Member, UMB School of Nursing Lecture Advisory Committee
2008-presentMember, Epidemiology of Aging Oversight Committee
2008-2010Member, MPH Secondary Faculty
2008-2013Admissions Interviewer, Gerontology Doctoral Program
2009-2010Director, DEPM, Capacity Building Project, Department strategic planning
2010-presentAdmissions Interviewer, Short-term Training Program on Aging
2011-presentMember, MPH Primary Faculty
2011-2015MPH Curriculum Committee
2011-2013Member, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health*, Division of Gerontology, Director Search Committee
2013-2016Member, MSHS Primary Faculty
2013-2015Member, University of Maryland Health System, Telehealth Executive Committee
2014-presentMember, Selection Committee, Summer Program in Obesity, Diabetes and Nutrition Training (SPORT)
2015-present Member, Graduate Program in Life Sciences Annual Awards Committee
*formerly DEPM
Local and NationalService
Local Service
1982-1985Chair, Vice-chair and Member of four committees
Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission, appointed by Governor
1982-1983Member, Task Force on Nursing Home Regulations, appointed
by Assistant Secretary for Health and Mental Hygiene
1982-1983Member, Long Term Care Advisory Board appointed by Director, Office on Aging, State of Maryland
1984-1985Member, Domiciliary Care Facilities Board of Maryland
Appointed by Governor
1993-1995 Member, HMO Quality and Practice Parameter Work Group
Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission
Appointed by Governor
2000-2003Member, Board of Trustees, The Key School-710 pupils, K-12 grades, Annapolis, Maryland
2007-2009Member, University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Nursing Lecture Advisory Committee
2005-2010Member, Howard County Partners in Aging
National Service
1999National Expert Panel to Develop Core Competencies in Baccalaureate Nursing, AmericanAssociationColleges of Nursing/ Hartford Foundation for Geriatric Nursing
2001Reviewer for program awards, American Association Colleges of
Nursing/Hartford Foundation Grant: Enhancing Gerontology/Geriatric Nursing of Undergraduate Baccalaureate and Advanced Practice Nursing Programs
2001-2012Member, Long Term Care Interest Group, Academy of Health Services Research, Nurses in Health Services Research Interest Group
2003-presentMember, Nurse Interest Group, Gerontological Society of America
2003-2007Member, Board of Directors; Chair, ComplianceCommittee; Member, Compensation Committee and Member, Special Committee, Merger and Acquisition, Genesis HealthCare, Inc.
2005-2009Chair, Clinical Nurse Leader Evaluation Committee
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
2005-presentReviewer, Applied Clinical Informatics, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, BMC Geriatrics, The Commonwealth Fund, Contemporary Clinical Trials, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, Gerontologist, Health Services Research, Journal General Internal Medicine, Journal of Diabetes, Science and Technology, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
2010-2014Member, Editorial Board, Home Health Care Nurse Journal
2010-2016Member, Editorial Board, Senior Housing and Care Journal
2012-present Convener, Technology and Aging Special Interest Group. Gerontological Society of America.
2015-present Lead Covener, Aging,Technology and Innovation. Gerontological Association of America. Leading first Association effort to implement meeting focused on collaboration of technology innovators, scientists and policymakers.
2016-present Co-Chair, International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, for the 2017 World Congress on Aging, Technology and Aging Planning Committee.
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
National (VHA)
2004-2012Member, VHA National Nurse Research Group
State VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS)
2006-2010Founding Chair, Evidence-Based Practice Subcommittee of the
Nurse Practice Council.
2006-2010Member, Nurse Practice Council
2010-2012Founding Chair, Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council. First council established under self-governance structure of nursing services.
2011-2012 Member,VAMHCS Research and Development (IRB oversight) Committee
Teaching Service
University of MarylandSchool of Nursing
1981-1985Course Master
Influential Forces in Health Care (NURS 606)
Core Course for Masters Students - 60 students
1981-1985Course Master
Critical Issues in Health Care (NURS 609)
Core Course for Masters Students - 60 students
1981-1985Lecturer
Introduction to Gerontological Nursing (NURS 625)
1981-1985Lecturer
Processes of Aging:Implications for Nursing Care (NURS 626)
1981-1985Seminar Leader
Nursing Health Policy Theory
Core Course for Health Policy Majors - 10 students
University of MarylandSchool of Medicine
1999Lecturer, Principles of Epidemiology-PREV 600, (20-28 students – 3 contact hours), “National Data Sources and Analyses,” University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
2000Instructor, Health Care Organization -Year IV Medical School Elective Course, (45 students – three 2 hour lectures, University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine
2000Lecturer, Health Care Administration and Evaluation-PREV 648, (20 students-3 contact hours),“Long Term Care Services,” University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
2001Course Co-Master and Lecturer, Health Care Organization - Year IVMedical School Elective Course, (45 Students–three 2 hour lectures), University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine
2002-2005Lecturer, Principles of Epidemiology - PREV 600, (20-28 students – 3 contact hours), “Health Services Research Methods,” University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
2003; 2004Lecturer, Epidemiology of Aging - PREV 681, (12-19 doctoral
2009; 2013 students – 3 contact hours), “Home and Community-Based Care,”
University of MarylandBaltimore, School of Medicine, Doctoral Programs in Epidemiology and Gerontology
2006; 2008Course Master, Lecturer, Policies of Aging- GERO 672/SOCY 672/PUBL 2009; 2011 672, (Core required course, 6-12 doctoral students – 3-hour course, 16
2012; 2014;weeks/semester, offered every third semester), Doctoral Program in
2015 Gerontology; approved for doctoral electives in University of Maryland Graduate School, Social Sciences and Public Policy departments
2009-2015Lecturer,Clinical Trials and Experimental Epidemiology - PREV 803, (12-19 students – 3 contact hours), “Mobile Diabetes Studies: Example of Developing and Implementing a RCT,” University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
2010Co-Lecturer, Epidemiology Small Group Lectures. Year II Medical School Required Course, (avg. 12 students, three 2 hour lectures), University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine
2011-2016Course Master, Lecturer, Health Services Policy, Management and Finance* - PH/PREV 648, (Core required course, MPH, Epidemiology
MS and Doctoral programs;20students - 3-hour course, 16 weeks/semester, offered Summer and Fall semesters);University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine, Master’s in Public Health, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
*New title effective fall, 2014
2016Course Master, Lecturer, Introduction to Health Services Research (HSR) Methods - PREV 709, (Expect 8-12 students, 2-hour course, 16 weeks/semester, to be offered once per year).
New and first HSR SOM course, received Graduate School approval
2016 Developer, Course Master, Lecturer, new online required course. Health
Services Policy, Management and Finance – MSHS/PH/PREV 648, (Core
required course, MSHS, Epidemiology MS and Doctoral programs; 20
students each, two sections - 3-hour course, 16 weeks/semester, offered
Spring semester); University of Maryland Baltimore, Graduate School and
School of Medicine. Online course developed and offered as required
course for Physician Assistants in collaboration with Anne Arundel
CommunityCollege
VAMHCS Research Teaching
2004-2011Conference Co-Chair, Planning Committee Co-Chair for eight national Evidence-Based Practice and Research conferences co-sponsored with University of Maryland School of Nursing, attended annually by 205-322novice to senior clinicians and nurse researchers.
Most recent five conferences listed below:
2007Your Practice Based on Evidence: Impacting Patient Care and Outcomes
(215 registrants; 10 CEUs)
2008Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: the Case for Collaboration
(322 registrants; 10 CEUs)
2009Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: Moving Science into Action
(205 registrants; 10 CEUs)
2010Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: Quality Care at Risk
(281 registrants; 10 CEUs)
2011Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: Emerging Impact on Health Care
Reform
(276 registrants: 10 CEUs)
2006;2007Course Master and Lecturer,
2008;2010Annual VAMHCS Nurse Research Class
2011(45-103registrants annually; 6.5CEUs)
Trainee and Student Mentorship
Dissertation Committees
Committee Member
2006-2007Quincy Miles Samus, “Differential Patterns and Determinants of Functional Dependency in Assisted Living Residents with and Without Dementia.” University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology (Chair: Ann Gruber-Baldini), Defended:May 2, 2007. Current position: Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2006-2009William J. Culpepper, “Effectiveness of Practice Guidelines for Disease Modifying Agents in Multiple Sclerosis within the Veteran’s Health Administration.” University of MarylandSchool of Medicine Doctoral Program in Epidemiology(Chair: Douglas Bradham), Defended: January 28,2008. Current position, Research Assistant Professor, UMB School of Pharmacy
2008-2010Sara Fogler, “A State-Level Analysis of Factors Associated with Nursing Home Utilization and Expenditures.” University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology (Chair: Leslie Miller), Defended:July 19, 2010.
Current position: Director, Division Shared Savings Program,Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
2008-2012Leanne Clark-Shirley, “Eldercare in the Workplace: The Effects of Informal Caregiving among Hospital Nursing Staff.” University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology(Chair: Robert L. Rubinstein), Defended: April, 2012.
2009-2010JiSun (Sunny) Choi, “Work-related and Personal Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave Among Certified Nursing Assistants in Nursing Homes.” University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Nursing (Chair: Meg Johantgen), Defended:Degree conferred November 15, 2010.Current position: Research Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Kansas School of Nursing.
2010-2011Xia Yan, “Medication Adherence, Cardiovascular Disease Hospitalizations, and Health Care Utilization among Medicaid Populations with Diabetes, Hypertension, and/or Hyperlipidemia.” University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Pharmacology/Health Services Research (Chair: Fadia Shaya), Defended: November 18, 2011. Current Position: China.
2010-2013Ying Tang, "Outcomes of Older Patients Admitted to a Level I Trauma
Center:Associations with Major Pre-existing Medical Conditions and
Mechanism of Injury,"University of Maryland School of Medicine Doctoral
Program in Epidemiology(Chair: Gordon Smith), Defended: October 9,
2013. Current Position: Pharmaceutical Company.
2010-2013Janet Simon Schreck, “Chronic Aphasia and Marital Relationships: A Mixed Methods Study,” University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology (Chair: Ann Gruber-Baldini), Defended:November 6, 2013. Current Position: Loyola Rehabilitation Services.
2011-2015Ana Sanchez, “The Effects of Glycemic Control on Two Year Trajectories ofBone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Mainland Chinese Women,”University of Maryland School of Medicine, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology (Chair: Jay Magaziner), Defended: April, 2015.
2012-2014 Deborah Greenwood, “Evaluation of a Telehealth Intervention Combining Structured Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose and Nurse Care Coordination among People with Type 2 Diabetes Noninsulin Treated, UC Davis, Nursing Science and Health Care Leadership Doctor of Philosophy Studies (Chair: Tom Nesbitt),Defended: April 28, 2014.Current Position: Sutter Health.
2013Karen Gordes, “An Evaluation of the Impact of Obesity Related Legislation” University of Maryland Baltimore County, Doctoral Program in Department of Public Policy (Chair: Dave Marcotte), Defended: December 11, 2013. Current Position: Faculty, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Physical Rehabilitation Sciences.
2014-2015Laura Girling, “Perceived Illness Control & Management Strategies among Type II Diabetics”, University of Maryland, Doctoral Program in Gerontology (Chair: Kevin Eckert). Defended: December, 2015. Current Position: Faculty, UMBC, Department of Sociology.
Other Student Advising/ Mentorship
Graduate and Medical Schools
2002-2003Academic Advisor/Graduate Research AssistantSupervisor: Magda Tolea, Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology. Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Missouri-St. Louis
2003-2004Academic Advisor/Graduate Research AssistantSupervisor: Daniel Andersen. Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology. Current Position: Research Analyst, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
2004-2005Academic Advisor/Graduate Research AssistantSupervisor: Tesfa Mehari. Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology. Current Position: Withdrew to complete medical residency.
2006Epidemiology Rotation Advisor: Carrieanne Jung. University of MarylandSchool of Medicine, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
2005-2008Academic Advisor/Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor: Maria Okafor, Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology.Current Position:Affiliate Faculty, University of MarylandBaltimoreCounty
2007-2009Research Mentor/Co-Author Paper: Shayna Rich, Medical and Doctoralstudent, University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD/PhD program). Current position: Radiation Oncology Physician, Grand Rapids, MI
2007-2013Academic Advisor/Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor/Epidemiology Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member: Ying Tang. (Chair: Gordon Smith), Defended: October 9, 2013. Current Position: Pharmaceutical Company
2008-2009Research Mentor/Co-Author Paper: Katherine Marx Bintrim, DoctoralStudent,University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology. Current Position: Senior Research Program Supervisor, Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
2008-2009Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor: Shannon O’Connor, Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology.
2011Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor: Rasheeda Johnson, Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology.
2011-2012Student Training in Aging Research Mentor (HP-STAR):Salma Srour, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2011-2012Research Mentor/Capstone Project Secondary Advisor: Faraz Shaikh, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2011-2012Research Mentor: Christopher Crabbe, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Volunteer Research program. Current Position: Medical school student, accepted.
2011-2012Research Mentor: Patricia Sareh,MD, Endocrinology Fellow, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition,University of Maryland School of Medicine. Current Position: Private endocrinology practice.
2012Academic Advisor/Graduate Research Assistantship Supervisor: Michael Brazda, Doctoral Student, University of Maryland Doctoral Program in Gerontology.