Christopher DeFlitch

Christopher DeFlitch is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in emergency care optimization, clinical informatics, and healthcare systems transformation. His work integrates operations research with clinical practice to address critical challenges in emergency department workflows.

Research interests encompass:

• Emergency Department Patient Flow and Triage Optimization
• Clinical Decision Support for Glycemic and Diabetes Management
• Healthcare Organization Transformation and Systems Engineering
• Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics for Disease Spread Modeling
• Opioid Prescribing Practices and Prescription Drug Monitoring

Analysis of his 2017-2022 publications reveals a consistent focus on data-driven solutions for emergency medicine, particularly in diabetes care within acute settings and pandemic response modeling. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration between clinical medicine, computer science, and public health.

Dr. DeFlitch has secured significant National Science Foundation funding as Co-Principal Investigator for five major projects, including the RAPID grant for coronavirus spread modeling and the Center for Healthcare Organization Transformation. These grants support research in human mobility patterns, infection dynamics, and healthcare system optimization during public health crises.