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Clinical Quality Improvement Certificate

Clinical Quality Improvement Certificate. Faculty Slides. The Prompt. Few trainees knew PDSA, QI terminology, QI methodology Trainees unsure of availability of an online tracking system for QI projects Few trainees described projects using QI methodology

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Clinical Quality Improvement Certificate

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  1. Clinical Quality Improvement Certificate Faculty Slides

  2. The Prompt • Few trainees knew PDSA, QI terminology, QI methodology • Trainees unsure of availability of an online tracking systemfor QI projects • Few trainees described projects using QI methodology • Faculty and trainees recommended: • More education on basic QI principles and methodology • Formal Lean training • More trainee involvement on QI committees and in departmentalQI retreats

  3. Educational Initiative • Collaboration between OPI Process Improvement & Quality Education and Department of Clinical Education • Completed an assessment of current approach: • Needs of institution/ Needs of learners • Review of QIAB database showed >1600 projects registered since 2014. Only 23 projects involved trainees. • No formal program available the meet the needs • Developed the Clinical Quality Improvement Certificate

  4. High Reliability Organization UT MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrates its commitment to the principles of High Reliability (leadership, culture, robust process improvement) with a certificate program recognizing healthcare professionals who demonstrate fundamental knowledge and skills of the quality improvement process.

  5. Aligns with MD Anderson and Accreditation UT MD Anderson’s Quality and Safety Plan The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) ACGME CLER Program Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) • ACGME Common Program Requirements: II.A.4.a); IV.A.5.c). (4); IV.A.5.f). (4, 5, 6); VI.A.3. • ACGME CLER Program Expectations: HQ Pathways (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); PS Pathways (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) • ACGME Competency Milestones: Systems-based practice, Practice-based learning and improvement, Interpersonal and communication skills, Patient care, Medical knowledge, Professionalism

  6. Outcomes • Additional credential for clinicians, trainees, and other healthcare professionals in the high demand area of patient safety and quality.

  7. Additional Outcomes • Continued institutional accreditation and recognition • Patient safety • Quality care that is cost-effective • Patient satisfaction • Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit • Established QI education program for trainees and staff • Number of trainees meeting QI requirements • Number of meaningful QI projects • Scholarship activities arising from QI projects • Increased spread of QI project outcomes 

  8. Eligibility •  Part of the MD Anderson workforce • Interested in learning and applying quality improvement knowledge and skills to the workplace to improve the delivery of care to our patients • Faculty members, fellows, residents, students, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who work in the clinical setting *Nonclinical personnel may choose to participate in the Fundamentals for Quality Improvement provided by OPI Quality College

  9. Curriculum Overview • The clinician will gain fundamental knowledge of QI tools and methodology through online courses and experiential learning activities • Checklist with 6 Tasks • Accompanying Program Guide • UT MD Anderson Certificate endorsed by President, CQO and DIO

  10. Curriculum Overview • Relevant, useful, learner-centered curriculum • Self directed activities • Resources provided • QI on the Fly Webapp • Accompanying Program Guide • OPI and DCE support

  11. Timeframe • Meets the time constraints of busy practicing healthcare professionals • Activities are completed online or on campus, integrated into daily workflows, and meld with professional responsibilities • May be completed in as little as 3 months or as long as 4 years depending on the time constraints, effort applied, and complexity of the QI project

  12. Certificate Handout

  13. Curriculum

  14. Curriculum Summary • Provides guidance and support for a QI curriculum and QI Projects • Provides recognition with a Certificate • Aligns with Institutional goals and accreditation **2016 Joint Commission surveyor had positive comments about this educational initiative

  15. Clinical Quality Improvement Certificate Professional Development & Teamwork Systems Based Practice (SBP) Maintenance of Certification ACGME Accreditation Milestones Competencies Scholarship activities Practice Based Learning and Improvement (PBLI) Joint Commission

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