Introduction to Quality Improvement

This online module provides interactive content to instruct clinicians in use of best practices for engaging in Quality Improvement efforts. National improvement models are detailed and applied to the implementation of clinical guidelines in a variety of contexts. Quality Improvement case scenarios are included for practical application of best practice.

Target Audience

Clinicians and team members within the clinical setting - MD, PA, Nursing and students in these programs at Duke.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Define quality improvement (QI)
  • Identify differences between quality improvement and research design
  • Describe elements in the IHI Model for Improvement
  • Create a SMART aim statement
  • Define measures
  • Use a modified FMEA to understand a process
  • Construct a PDSA cycle
  • Analyze a run chart
  • Identify QI resources/toolkits
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Registration Opens: 
10/15/2018
Registration Expires: 
10/15/2020
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
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