QI-CPD

QI – CPD: Education as Infrastructure

The article by Natalie Sanfratello emphasizes the importance of integrating educational opportunities into Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives from the onset. It details a program designed to enhance cognitive screening for older adults in a family medicine clinic through three accredited educational sessions that engaged frontline clinicians. By actively involving clinicians and responding to their feedback, the program transformed them into active partners rather than passive observers, ultimately enhancing the success of the QI efforts.

QI – CPD

Quality Improvement (QI) coaching enhances healthcare initiatives by providing structured support and mentorship, helping teams refine projects and navigate complex systems. Effective coaching fosters psychological safety, leading to improved engagement and sustained improvements, essential for Continuing Education professionals.

QI-CPD Resources & Support Strategies

NEW! The aim of this column is to Identify resources available for training in QI concepts and identify strengths within the CE/CPD office for facilitating QI work.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) defines Quality Improvement (QI) as “…the framework used to systematically improve care. Quality Improvement seeks to standardize processes and structure to reduce variation, achieve predictable results, and improve outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and organizations.”