Kyle Vaught

Led system-wide QAPI, CMS Star Ratings, and Value-Based Purchasing strategies, contributing to a top 14% national ranking (27th of 197) on Vizient's Quality and Accountability Scorecard. Oversaw compliance rounding, life safety inspections, and executive regulatory reporting to improve safety and compliance performance.

Steered hospital-wide QAPI initiatives and Lean Six Sigma training, created unit-level quality scorecards, and strengthened accreditation readiness through accurate clinical database management and claims reporting. Coordinated cross-functional performance improvement projects to ensure regulatory compliance.

Collaborated across ED, ICU, and Code Response teams to abstract sepsis data, design clinical decision-support workflows, and lead a SEP-1 compliance initiative that drove measurable improvement in bundle adherence. Delivered targeted staff education to improve regulatory preparedness and patient outcomes.

Directed EMS education programs and maintained state DSHS accreditation, redesigned curriculum to reflect updated prehospital care protocols, and sustained strong NREMT pass rates. Managed program operations, scenario-based training, and regulatory compliance to enhance field readiness.

Provided advanced life support during high-acuity 911 responses, served as a field training officer and preceptor, and executed fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials operations while ensuring compliance with NFPA and OSHA standards.

Completed a Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management at Arkansas State University in 2024.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Capella University in 2020.

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services at Odessa College in 2013.