Quality Improvement Foundations

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Availability

On-Demand

Access expires on May 08, 2028

Cost

$0.00

Credit Offered

1 AOA Category 1-B Credit

OVERVIEW
This beginner-friendly course is designed to introduce osteopathic physicians and healthcare professionals to foundational quality improvement (QI) concepts and practical strategies for creating meaningful change in clinical settings. Participants will learn how to differentiate between research, evidence-based practice, and QI; apply the Model for Improvement to real-world challenges; and use the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle to test and refine ideas.

Through case examples, brainstorming techniques, and implementation planning, learners will gain tools to initiate and sustain improvements—even in resource-limited or private practice settings. The course also highlights support available through the AOA Patient Safety Organization (PSO), including Safe Tables and downloadable toolkits.

Whether you’re leading a formal QI initiative or just getting started, this course provides a clear, step-by-step approach to turning curiosity into impact.

Speaker: Karen Silvestri, RN, MSN

OBJECTIVES

Differentiate between research, evidence-based practice, and QI to understand how each contributes to better outcomes in healthcare
Apply the Model for Improvement framework by identifying a problem, brainstorming change ideas, and developing a plan using PDSA cycles
Identify four strategies that support successful implementation and long-term sustainment of practice changes
Explore internal and external resources available to support QI efforts, including options for physicians in private practice or rural settings

Expiration Date: May 8, 2028

This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-B Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.