Training
The IHQI Speaker Series features subject matter expert speakers and panel discussions focused on quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, and healthcare transformation. Sessions are designed to share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and ideas that attendees can apply within their own work. For additional questions, email Matt Huemmer.
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.
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.
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.
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.