Quality Improvement: Basic Concepts and Team-based Approaches to Facilitate Change
This course introduces basic concepts and methodology in quality improvement. The importance of a data-driven, methodical, team-based approach to quality improvement is discussed. Guidance on selecting metrics to measure improvement and managing quality improvement projects using the A3 tool are provided. As change is difficult, strategies to manage change are also discussed. An example of a successful QI program is highlighted, and practical advice is provided about starting your own program.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for radiologists at all training levels with an interest in quality improvement activities.
Goals and Objectives:
After completing the material in this article, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize why a methodic, team-based approach to quality improvement is important.
- Compare and contrast Lean and Six Sigma principles.
- Discuss how the A3 can be used to manage a QI project.
- Discuss how to select appropriate metrics to measure improvement.
- Discuss how structured reporting can facilitate quality.
- Define the key elements of starting a quality program and identify potential challenges.
- Identify some strategies that can be employed to successfully manage change.
Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
ARRS staff involved with this activity have nothing to disclose. Below is a listing of activity's contributors and planners disclosures:
Planners
Planners
- P. Duong has nothing to disclose.
- D. Baumgarten has nothing to disclose.
- P. Duong has nothing to disclose.
- N. Irani has nothing to disclose.
- M. Willis has nothing to disclose.
- D. Baumgarten has nothing to disclose.
- M. Zygmont has nothing to disclose.
- P. Racch receives honoraria from Audio Digest.
- N. Kadom has nothing to disclose.
- P. Harri has nothing to disclose.
Member Price:
Free
NonMember Price:
$250.00
Accreditation Statement
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Date of issuance: December 14, 2018
Date of expiration: December 13, 2024
Estimated time to complete the activity: 3 hour(s)
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 3 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of issuance: December 14, 2018
Date of expiration: December 13, 2024
Estimated time to complete the activity: 3 hour(s)