Developing an Interdisciplinary, Team-Based Quality Improvement Leadership Training Program for Clinicians: The...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Medical Education
• Clinical Leadership Development

Background:

• Limited published data exists on quality improvement (QI) training for active clinicians.
• Recent advancements in QI education have primarily focused on students and trainees.
• There is a need for effective QI training programs for practicing healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the Partners Clinical Process Improvement Leadership Program (CPIP) for active clinicians.
• To assess participant satisfaction and self-reported understanding of QI concepts post-program.
• To identify areas for program enhancement to ensure sustained QI activity.

Main Methods:

• The Partners Clinical Process Improvement Leadership Program (CPIP) is a 6-day experiential program.
• Interdisciplinary teams engaged in QI projects, didactic sessions, interactive exercises, and case-based problem-solving.
• Data collected included participant satisfaction scores and self-reported QI knowledge.

Main Results:

• A total of 239 teams (516 individuals) graduated from the CPIP program.
• Participant satisfaction averaged 4.52 (on a 1-5 scale), with improved self-reported understanding of QI concepts.
• Six months post-graduation, 66% of respondents reported sustained QI activity.

Conclusions:

• The CPIP program demonstrates success in educating active clinicians in quality improvement.
• Participant feedback indicates high satisfaction and enhanced comprehension of QI principles.
• Future program development should focus on increasing faculty participation, curriculum integration, and postgraduate support for sustained QI efforts.