This program is designed to enable the learner to design and implement a successful Quality Improvement program that meets core program requirements and drives quality-related activities.

This course includes two didactic online modules and participation in a three hour hands-on simulation of a quality improvement project.

Objectives:

• Identify the elements of the “Model for Improvement”
• Recognize selection of “SMART” goals and Measures that   Matter
• Identify PDSA (“Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles
• Recognize strategies for overcoming obstacles and expanding deployment of worthy improvements

This course is free to University of Rochester Medical Center staff/trainees and medical staff at Strong, Highland or Thompson.

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

To obtain CME credit for the simulation, you must attend the live session and complete the online evaluation in MyPath.

The University of Rochester Center for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Participants will receive 3.0 Nursing Contact Hours. Nurses must attend the live session and complete the online evaluation to receive the Nursing Contact Hour Certificate.
To obtain CNE credit for the simulation, Nurses must attend the live simulation session and complete the online evaluation in MyPath.