Getting to grips with hospital QI – avoid the pitfalls!

In this week’s blog, I would like to share two podcasts describing how as a member of clinical staff you might get started with QI. I was interviewed by Rachel Saville from medical education podcast site MemCast. She also is a Respiratory Trainee Registrar in East Midlands area. Thanks Rachel! I hope you find them enjoyable. There are plenty of tips and insights for new clinicians who are beginning their QI journey. The content and links to the podcasts are described below.

Podcast 1 – Getting started with QI

  • Defining what the term ‘Quality’ means in healthcare through STEEEP

  • A definition of QI I like – ‘it’s not all about the methods’

  • Identifying how you should identify your stakeholders

  • In the world of healthcare QI, what is a mentor, sponsor and trainee

Podomatic

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/medeastmids/episodes/2023-07-21T05_05_47-07_00

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/getting-started-with-qi/id1485320523?i=1000621883409

 

Podcast 2 – QI Steps and PDSA

  • Describing the five stages of an improvement programme – IUDDS

  • Touching base with Model for Improvement

  • The essence of PDSA and the common pitfalls

  • Some useful resources if want to know more…

Podomatic

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/medeastmids/episodes/2023-08-11T01_53_58-07_00

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/qi-steps-and-pdsa/id1485320523?i=1000624135411

 

Hope you enjoy the podcasts!

Aklak Choudhury

Quality Improvement Partners

 

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