Accomplishments
- Evaluated the effectiveness of a Medicare beneficiary outreach project.
- Developed an evaluation plan for an online learning community for physicians, incorporating theory from the Instructional Design and Diffusion of Innovations models.
- Developed and populated a dashboard to monitor e-prescribing implementation in the primary care setting.
- Developed study designs for examining medication therapy regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes using pharmacy claims.
Education
- Doctor of Science, Nutritional Services (Minors:Â Epidemiology, Agricultural Economics), Cornell University; Ithaca, NY
- Master of Science, Nutritional Services, Cornell University; Ithaca, NY
- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Tabor College; Hillsboro, KS
Memberships
Diabetes Coalition of California
Awards and Honors
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, Cornell University
Publications
- Olson R, Grossman R, Lin P, Sabogal F. Raising awareness of Medicare member rights in California: Multi-faceted outreach informs seniors and caregivers. Am J Public Health2010; 100:9-12.
- Olson R, Sabogal F, Perez A. Viva La Vida: Helping Latino Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes live their lives to the fullest. Am J Public Health 2008; 98:205-208.
- Olson RK, Voorhees RE, Eitzen HE, Rolka H, Sewell CM. Cluster of postinjection abscesses related to corticosteroid injections and use of benzalkonium chloride. West J Med 1999; 170:143-147
