IDEAS

Foundations of Quality Improvement

The Program

The IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement provides participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in and contribute to quality improvement projects within or across health care organizations.

Learning Objectives

After successful completion of the e-learning module and in-person workshop, learners will be able to:

• Apply the principles of quality improvement for healthcare
• Explain a quality improvement aim in accordance with the Model for Improvement
• Explain the application of measurement in accordance with the Model for Improvement
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members to contribute effectively on a quality improvement team

Who Should Register?

Individuals who are currently, or interested in, participating in a QI project as a team member including:

• Clinical (physicians, nurses, other healthcare disciplines)
• Administrative health professionals (managers, directors and senior leaders) who hold a variety of roles and disciplines across the continuum of care

Focus on Applied Learning

Using an evidence based curriculum and instructional design, the IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement Program is comprised of a mandatory three-hour online component completed prior to a one-day in-person workshop.

Mandatory

E-Learning:

Prior to the workshop, program participants will need to complete a 4-part online module. This will provide the foundation for the in-person workshop. Completion of the online modules is a required component of the IDEAS Program and must be completed prior to attendance at the in-class session. A link to IDEAS Campus, the portal through which to complete the online modules, will be provided starting 3-weeks prior to the workshop.

1-Day Workshop:

Please note that the presentation is not recorded. Attendance at the 1-day in-person workshop is mandatory as part of the program.

Partially funded by the MOHLTC, IDEAS is a partnership among six Ontario universities, Health Quality Ontario, ICES and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.