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Healthcare Quality Improvement Competency: A Clinical and Training Imperative for Geropsychology
M Lindsey Jacobs1,2, Michelle E Mlinac3,4
1Research & Development Service, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404, USA. Mary.JacobsDodson2@va.gov.
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
|October 1, 2021
Summary
Quality improvement (QI) training is crucial for geropsychologists to enhance elder care. This article outlines essential QI competencies and integration strategies for training programs.
Area of Science:
- Geropsychology
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Quality improvement (QI) is essential for safe, efficient, and equitable healthcare delivery.
- Geropsychologists are vital in elder care, necessitating QI competence.
- Formal QI training for geropsychologists and trainees is currently limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of QI education and training in geropsychology.
- To propose QI knowledge and skills competencies aligned with the Pikes Peak model.
- To offer a framework for integrating QI into geropsychology training.
Main Methods:
- Outlining QI competencies based on the Pikes Peak model for professional geropsychology training.
- Suggesting a rubric for incorporating QI education into academic and clinical settings.
- Compiling recommended readings for educators and practitioners.
Main Results:
- Defined specific QI knowledge and skills competencies for geropsychology training.
- Proposed a rubric for seamless integration of QI into graduate and professional practice.
- Provided a curated list of resources for QI education.
Conclusions:
- QI education is imperative for geropsychologists to advance elder healthcare.
- Implementing the proposed competencies and rubric will enhance geropsychology training.
- Geropsychologists are encouraged to lead future QI initiatives in elder care.
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