Quality Champions Program Cohort 5 - October

October 23, 2024

Program Aims: 

  • To develop a cohort of health care professionals with training in quality improvement 

  • To sponsor QI champions led projects at the unit level to advance the Mission Zero Initiative 

  • To promote interprofessional teamwork in quality improvement 

  • Graduates will disseminate learnings and lead future quality improvement activities 

This month's topic is:

  • Intro to Healthcare Improvement - John Sarandria, MD, MS, FAAP

This event is being held virtually via TEAMS. Click here to join.

Target Audience

Interprofessional (clinical and nonclinical) associates across Nemours enterprise interested in learning QI methodology

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Describe common challenges for health care systems around the world
  • List the six dimensions of health care, and the aims for each, outlined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2001
  • Explain the value of improvement science in health care
  • List the three questions in the Model for Improvement
  • Identify the key elements of an effective aim statement
  • Identify three kinds of measures: process, outcome, and balancing measures
  • Use change concepts and critical thinking tools to come up with good ideas for changes to test
  • Test changes on a small scale using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Celeste Pina at QualityChampions@nemours.org

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 MOC ABA – Anesthesiology
    This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
  • 1.50 MOC ABIM – Internal Medicine
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.50 MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABOHNS – Otolaryngology (Head and Neck)
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.
  • 1.50 MOC ABOS - Orthopaedic Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment Examination requirements] of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery's Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABO – Opthalmology
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, earns credit toward the Lifelong Learning requirement[s] for the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Continuing Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABPath – Pathology
    This activity has been registered to offer credit in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification Program. Successful completion of this activity enables the participants to earn up to 1.50 points.
  • 1.50 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity is designated for 1.50 contact hours.

  • 1.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.50 continuing education credits.
  • 1.50 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.50 contact hours.

Course opens: 
09/01/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
10/23/2024 - 4:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/23/2024 - 5:30pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Nemours Quality Champions Program Cohort 5
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Course Director(s)

John Sarandria, MD, MS, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lloyd Werk, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Arezoo Zomorrodi, MD, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Justin Criddle, MBA, CSSBB

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Patricia Flaherty

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Judith Guidash, BSN, RN, CPHQ

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ashley Medina, DHSc, MHA, CPHQ, CPPS, PMP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

John Sarandria, MD, MS, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

Nursing Accreditation

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

 

Physician Accreditation 

The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

 

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.5 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s  responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. 

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

This activity offers up to 1.5 CME credits, of which 1.5 credits contribute the patient safety CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) (ABOHNS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.

American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
ABPath does not have a formal statement, however accredited providers must clearly indicate to learners that the activity has been registered to offer credit in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program on activity materials. This language must include the specific credit type(s) and number of credits available: Lifelong Learning (CME) and/or Improvement in Medical Practice (Part IV).

American Board of Surgery

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

 

Below are are the credit types available to you per your professional designation. 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 MOC ABA – Anesthesiology
    This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
  • 1.50 MOC ABIM – Internal Medicine
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.50 MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABOHNS – Otolaryngology (Head and Neck)
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.
  • 1.50 MOC ABOS - Orthopaedic Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment Examination requirements] of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery's Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABO – Opthalmology
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, earns credit toward the Lifelong Learning requirement[s] for the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Continuing Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABPath – Pathology
    This activity has been registered to offer credit in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification Program. Successful completion of this activity enables the participants to earn up to 1.50 points.
  • 1.50 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
  • 1.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity is designated for 1.50 contact hours.

  • 1.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.50 continuing education credits.
  • 1.50 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.50 contact hours.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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