Training

IHQI University is an interactive learning program featuring bimonthly virtual workshops focused on key Quality Improvement (QI) concepts. Designed to support meaningful, applied learning, each session is led by a subject matter expert and gives participants practical strategies they can use in their improvement work. For additional questions, email Matt Huemmer.

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Physician Engagement in Quality and Safety is IHQI’s six-hour course for residents, fellows and faculty that highlights safety and quality challenges in healthcare and physicians’ role as leaders in improvement. Contact the IHQI Program Coordinator for additional information.

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The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) offers IHI Open School, online courses that teach the foundations of improvement, safety, system design and leadership. IHQI strongly recommends IHI’s Open School courses as they offer exceptional content and are very well-produced. 

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At UNC Health, Lean Six Sigma training is provided by the department of Operational Efficiency (OE). OE offers training in Yellow Belt, Blue Belt, Purple Belt and Kaizen Coach. For more information you can email oe@unchealth.unc.edu.

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UNC launched a graduate certificate in Improvement Science & Implementation.

The three-course, nine credit-hour program adopts a flipped classroom model, with asynchronous lectures, readings, podcasts, and video, blended with in-person weekend project-based learning. The courses are:

• Change Leadership & System Improvement
• Design Thinking for the Public Good
• Implementation and Equity

Dr. Lora Cohen-Vogel, Professor of Public Policy and Education is the Program Coordinator. lora.cohen-vogel@unc.edu

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The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health offers courses in healthcare quality improvement from the Departments of Health Policy and Management and Public Health Leadership. Click the link below to learn more about Gillings. 

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