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Quality Improvement Projects

The UNC Pediatric Residency Quality Improvement (QI) Program is designed to help prepare pediatricians to address quality of care issues during their training and career. The program is aligned with the new Pediatric Residency Review Committee requirement that all residents learn QI methods and participate in a QI project during their residency. In 2008-09, 13 senior residents were trained in quality improvement methods and showed marked increases in their confidence in leading QI projects and applying these methods in their work.

The QI Program assures that all residents:

  • Participate in at least one QI project during their residency,
  • Have access to a knowledgeable QI faculty advisor to assist them with their project,
  • Understand the important role of physician leadership in QI efforts, and
  • Understand and can perform the basic steps of a QI project:
    • Select area for improvement
    • Write project aim with measurable goals
    • Test and implement system changes using plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles
    • Understand how to use seven basic quality tools
    • Measure process and outcome changes using the basic quality tools

QI Program Requirements:

  • Meet with selected QI faculty advisor at least twice (once at the beginning to discuss the project and develop a plan and once during the closeout)
  • Complete the pre-assessment survey prior to beginning any QI project activities and the post-assessment survey after all QI project activities have been completed
  • Complete all required readings
  • Select QI project and submit IRB form
  • Conduct QI project
  • Submit final report to selected QI faculty advisor and the QI program manager

 

Residency QI Project Timeline

Tasks (to be completed in the following order)JulyAugSepOctNovDec
1. Select a Project and Contact QI Faculty Advisor x
2. Complete IRB Determination Form x
3. Take Pre-assessment Survey x
4. Required Readings x
5. Read QI Project Background Materials x
6. Attend QI Project Team Meetings x x
7. Conduct QI Project x x x
8. Complete Final Report x
9. Take Post-assessment Survey x
10. Attend Closeout Meeting with QI Faculty Advisor x

 

Note: All program requirements must be completed by December 31 of the resident's 3rd year.

Additional information about the program is available in our Resident's Guide. (must be read prior to beginning QI project)

Pre-Assessment Survey

Post-Assessment Survey

Readings

Resources

Projects:

Presentations: