Fundamentals of Designing a Quality Improvement Project

The purpose of this workshop is to illustrate the steps required to complete a Quality Improvement (QI) project.

Objectives:

Topics of this workshop will include:

• Differences between QI and Research
• The role of a literature review in a QI process
• Formal QI models and the rationale for selecting one
• Identifying appropriate metrics
• How to make a case for change

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Appreciate how QI differs from Research
• Situate the role of a literature review within the process of QI
• Employ PDSA as a formal model (among many options) to guide QI
• Appreciate the value of consultation
• Brainstorm effective ways to use a QI approach to improve existing practice

Registration for this workshop will be limited in size and will be on a first come basis. A waiting list will be kept if the number registrants exceed the workshop capacity.