Originally proposed by David A. Lubarsky, MD, then chair of the department of anesthesiology, CPS was established in 2003 to improve the quality of patient care at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami. Over the years, the Center has grown in staff, educational programs, and research projects. David Birnbach, MD, MPH, was CPS director in 2004-2020. He was succeeded by the current leadership team which includes:
Senior Managing Director
Dr. Joni Maga
Senior Director of Research and Development
Dr. Danielle Bodzin Horn
Director of Education
Dr. Alecia Stein
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology
Jackson Health System
Department of Quality and Patient Safety
Senior Managing Director
Senior Director for Research and Development
Director of Simulation Education
Director of Simulation Operations
Research and Education Specialist
Simulation Training Specialist
Simulation Technologist
Director of First Impressions
Research Support Specialist