Intermediate Quality Improvement Course (IQIC)
Purpose & Objectives:
The Intermediate Quality Improvement Course (IQIC) is developed to provide more in-depth knowledge and skills in quality improvement science methodology. This is the first of its kind intermediate level course designed to complement the Basic and Advanced Level.
The goal of the Intermediate Quality Improvement Course (IQIC) is to provide topics that will support health care professionals to further develop their skills and knowledge and to increase their contribution in the quality improvement initiatives in their respective areas. Each course topic is based in evidence and values-based quality improvement methods designed to provide practical tools and knowledge that can immediately be applied in the healthcare system.
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the evolution of quality improvement
- Develop a deeper understanding on the Lens of Profound Knowledge, The Model for Improvement and the Sequential PDSAs
- Develop and interpret run charts in relation to quality improvement initiatives
- Identify the principles of control charts
- Develop and analyze the Pareto Charts
- Create and explain process maps
- Discuss the concept of sustainability, scale-up and spread
- Recognize the importance of teamwork and communication
Format: The IQIC will be 2 full days of In-Person Sessions and with a maximum of 25 attendees. This is being offered monthly for all HMC Staff meeting the set criteria.
Outline:
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DAY 1
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Time
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Agenda item/topic
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Speaker
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Objectives
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30 minutes
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Welcome and Registration
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30 minutes
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Course Introduction
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Program Team
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- Discuss the overview of the program
- Identify the expectations required from the participants
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30 minutes
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Evolution of Quality Improvement
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HHQI Faculty
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- Describe the history of improvement
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45 minutes
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Lens of Profound Knowledge
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HHQI Faculty
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- Discuss the Lens of Profound Knowledge
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10 minutes
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Break
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50 minutes
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Model for Improvement
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HHQI Faculty
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· Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the model for improvement
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75 minutes
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Sequential PDSAs
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HHQI Faculty
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· Demonstrate a deeper understanding on the Sequential PDSAs
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60 minutes
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Lunch and Prayers
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60 minutes
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Process Mapping
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HHQI Faculty
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- Discuss the concept of process mapping
- Develop process map
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60 minutes
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Pareto Chart
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HHQI Faculty
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- Explain the concept of pareto chart
- Develop and interpret pareto chart
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15 minutes
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Wrap-up and Closing
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Program Team
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- Reflect on the topics discussed
- Raise questions and discuss the answers
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DAY 2
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Time
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Agenda item/topic
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Speaker
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Objectives
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30 minutes
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Welcome & Registration
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15 minutes
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Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2
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Program Team
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- Discuss what have transpired during Day 1
- Address questions raised by the attendees
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120 minutes
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Developing and Interpreting Run Charts
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HHQI Faculty
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- Develop and interpret run charts
- Analyze the variations and signals
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30 minutes
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Break
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45 minutes
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Introduction to Control Charts
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HHQI Faculty
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- Explain the concept of control charts and when to use it
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45 minutes
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Teamwork and Communication
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HHQI Faculty
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- Recognize the concept of teamwork and communication
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60 minutes
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Lunch and Prayers
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45 minutes
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Working Styles
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HHQI Faculty
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- Recognize and discuss the different working styles
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60 minutes
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Sustainability, Scale-up and Spread
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HHQI Faculty
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- Discuss the concept of scale-upspread and sustaining improvement initiatives
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15 minutes
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Reflections
Questions & Answers
Wrap-up and Closing
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HHQI Program Team
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- Reflect on the topics discussed
- Raise questions and discuss the answers
- Identify if the expectations set at the beginning were met
- Complete the Post-evaluation survey
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Gallery:
https://www.hamad.qa/EN/Hospitals-and-services/HHQI/News-and-Events/Gallery/Pages/default.aspx
Contact us:
Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute
hhqi@hamad.qa
