Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Problem Definition & Goal Setting

    • Course Overview

    • REQUIRED: Introduction Webinar September 3, 2024 12pm - 1pm

    • The Problem With QI

    • Adaptive vs. Technical Challenges

    • Curriculum Overview

    • The Project Charter

    • Independent Learning Module: Introduction to Quality Improvement

    • Introduction to the Model for Improvement

    • Introduction to the Driver Diagram

    • Quality Improvement vs. Conventional Research

    • Choosing a Quality Improvement Project Topic

    • Defining a Quality Improvement Problem

    • Planning A Baseline Data Collection

    • Constructing an AIM Statement

    • Ethics & Quality Improvement

    • Conclusion

    • Module 1 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 2

    Module 2: Root Cause Analysis Part 1

    • Stakeholder Engagement

    • Stakeholder Interviews

    • Cause & Effect Diagram

    • Five Whys

    • Process Map

    • Data Drill Down

    • Looking for Deviation

    • Conclusion

    • Module 2 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 3

    Module 3: Root Cause Analysis Part 2

    • Direct Observation/Time Study Observations

    • Literature Review

    • Pareto Chart

    • Creating a Pareto Chart in QI Macros

    • Conclusion

    • Module 3 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 4

    Module 4: Solution Generation, Prioritization, and Selection

    • The Solutions Process

    • Change Concepts vs Change Ideas

    • Reverse Brainstorming

    • Creative Combinations

    • Human Factors

    • Influencer

    • Direct Observation

    • PICK Chart

    • Hierarchy of Effectiveness

    • Golden Rules

    • Describing your Chosen Solutions

    • Conclusion

    • Module 4 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 5

    Midterm Update Presentations: Tuesday January 14, 2025

    • Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Midterm Update Presentations
  • 6

    Module 5: Improvement Science

    • Context

    • Family of Measures

    • Model for Improvement Overview

    • Plan

    • Do

    • Study

    • Act

    • Conclusion

    • Module 5 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 7

    Module 6: Measurement

    • Pitfalls of Applying Conventional Statistics to QI

    • Run Charts

    • Tale of Three Clinics

    • Statistical Process Control Charts

    • Constructing an SPC Chart in QI Macros

    • Change Occurred: Differential Diagnosis

    • Change Did Not Occur: Differential Diagnosis

    • Conclusion

    • Module 6 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 8

    Module 7: Sustainability & Spread

    • Causes of Regression

    • Documentation Plan

    • Education & Training Plan

    • Monitoring Plan

    • Response Plan

    • Closeout Report

    • Poster Presentation

    • Module 7 Group Assignment

    • Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 9

    Extra Coaching Call: April 22, 2025

    • Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Coaching Call Sign-up Sheet
  • 10

    Capstone Presentations: Tuesday April 29, 2025

    • Capstone Presentations: Tuesday April 29, 2025

    • Capstone Presentation Evaluation Rubric

    • REQUIRED: Final Course Evaluation