Committee Members

Dr. Fong is the chair of the LLU Pediatrics Portfolio Sponsor Committee. He also serves as the quality improvement director for pediatrics at Social Action Community Health System in San Bernardino and as a member of Inland Empire Health Plan’s Quality Management Committee. In the past, he has served on LLUCH’s Patient Safety and Reliability Committee. He enjoys teaching quality improvement and patient safety to residents and medical students. He is currently working on projects to improve vaccination compliance in children under two years of age, increasing success of contacting patients and contact information verification, and developing quality improvement capacity in front line workers in the clinic.

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Having practiced Neonatology for many years, in both academic and private settings, I have seen many improvements in our care.

Among these improvements has been the control of CLABSI infections and rationalization of antibiotic usage. I have participated in 2 statewide CPQCC QI collaboratives, on CLABSI prevention and on Antibiotic Stewardship. The methods of quality improvement proved to be a powerful way to effect long lasting improvements in these collaboratives.

The ABP requires QI participation for MOC, and the Loma Linda Pediatrics Department has taken the initiative in facilitating this for physicians by forming this committee to review, improve, and certify for MOC credit the QI projects originated within the department.

It is an honor for me to participate on this committee and work alongside our amazing committee members.

Dr. Mehta is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University and Children’s Hospital. She believes that everyone can make a difference and improve their work flow and patient care by thinking outside the box. She has worked on creating a referral and management guideline for children with constipation in the outpatient setting. She is currently working on identifying and minimizing adverse events in children following endoscopy procedures.

Dr. Larry Ngo is an assistant professor of pediatrics in our Neonatology Division. His current work includes being the NICU resident rotation director, California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) coordinator for local division, and QI project mentor for LLUH fellows. His interests includes medical education through simulation and neonatal neurodevelopment.

Dr. Balan is the Director of Quality Improvement and Advocacy for the Primary Care Track of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital’s (LLUCH) Pediatric Resident Program. She is primarily located at the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) working in clinic, newborn nursery and inpatient wards, but also works at LLUCH, Social Action Community Health System in San Bernardino (SACHS) and White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC). She is currently involved in 12 resident quality Improvement projects and on the QI committee for RUHS.

Claudia an Admin for the Gen Peds department. Providing her skills to both the General Pediatrics department and to the Clerkship side. With decades of experience as an administrative professional, she brings with her a positive and helpful attitude where ever she goes. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and checking out new places to eat.