Dr. Catherine Quatman-Yates, PT, DPT, PhD
Director of Operations
Email: Catherine.Quatman@osumc.edu
Bio: OSU HRS Faculty Directory
Dr. Quatman-Yates is a leader in advancing health outcomes through research focused on promoting safe and active lifestyles across all ages. As director of the LIFT Lab, she applies a range of methodologies—including experimental, qualitative, complexity science, and implementation science—to improve patient outcomes.
Key Highlights:
- Continuous Learning Health Systems: Integrating frontline clinicians into evidence-based practice through learning health system models.
- Physical Therapy for mTBI/Concussion: Advancing identification and treatment of post-concussion impairments.
- Fall Prevention: Partnering with community paramedicine programs to build systems addressing fall risks.
- Physical Literacy: Developing strategies to promote lifelong physical activity despite injury, illness, or chronic conditions.
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Dr. Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD
Director of Strategy and Planning
Email: Carmen.Quatman@osumc.edu
Bio: OSU Wexner Medical Center Directory
Dr. Quatman is an orthopedic trauma surgeon specializing in geriatric care and a champion for integrating cutting-edge technology into clinical practice. She is dedicated to transforming orthopedic patient care through passion, authenticity, and innovation.
Key Highlights:
- One of two U.S. surgeons to complete a geriatric orthopedic fellowship.
- Helped establish certification criteria for geriatric orthopedic trauma care (International Geriatric Fracture Society, 2017).
- Selected for NIH National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholar Program (2016).
- Part of a research team awarded the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Clinical Research Award for 15 years of work on knee injury prevention (2016).
Outside of work, she enjoys kayaking, swimming, hiking, and spending time with family.
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Dr. Gabriel Alain, PhD, DPT
Director of Analytics and Process Innovation
Email: Gabriel.Alain@osumc.edu
Dr. Alain blends clinical practice, analytics, and operational strategy to create data-driven solutions for healthcare organizations. As a board-certified geriatric physical therapist, he leverages his expertise in quality improvement and learning health systems to drive measurable impact.
Key Highlights:
- $490K in annual savings: Designed a quality measurement strategy for a readmission health equity initiative.
- Statewide health impact: Led data analytics for a Medicaid-sponsored program, reducing chronic disease burden by 10%.
- Enhanced process reliability: Applied FMEA techniques, improving workflow efficiency by nearly 50%.
- Innovative analytics: Developed the Agile Healthcare Performance Index (AHPI) to refine performance evaluation.
- Operational transformation: Spearheaded standardized analytics frameworks that streamlined decision-making across healthcare settings.
Dr. Alain is a trusted authority in performance measurement, resource optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Connect with him to explore how his expertise can enhance your organization’s operations and health outcomes.
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Director of Experiential Learning
Dr. James P. Crick, Jr., PT, DPT, PhD
Email: James.Crick@osumc.edu
Dr. Crick is a clinician-scientist and health services researcher seeking to bridge the gap between best available evidence and healthcare practice. Skilled in a variety of methodologies, he aims to improve patient experiences, empower clinicians, and optimize healthcare operations. With advanced expertise in healthcare quality improvement, he consults on the design and implementation of quality initiatives across diverse healthcare settings.
Key Highlights:
- Hospital-Based & Transitional Care Research: Developing and testing strategies to reduce immobility-related harms, prevent falls, and enhance recovery for older adults.
- Quality Improvement: Leading healthcare improvement projects to optimize care delivery and patient safety.
- Educational Innovation: Designing and implementing high-impact educational practices – such as experiential learning models and structured research training programs – to prepare future healthcare professionals.
Dr. Crick earned his PhD from The Ohio State University (2024) and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Bellarmine University (2015). As the lead course coordinator for the CARESTREAM student program, he has expanded high-impact learning opportunities by integrating students into clinical settings, resulting in enhanced clinical operations. His current efforts focus on broadening access to structured research training for students from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with the skills to generate and apply research knowledge in clinical practice.
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