Physician Engagement in Quality & Safety (PEQS)
Program Overview
PEQS is a one-day, in-person course that equips residents and fellows with the tools and confidence to lead quality improvement in healthcare.
It provides a strong foundation in improvement principles while highlighting key safety and quality challenges and the physician’s role as a leader in this work.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
ACGME Alignment
PEQS content aligns with ACGME CLER pathways by addressing the following training topics.
| Just Culture Recognize and respond to different behaviors including human error, at-risk actions, and reckless behavior. |
TeamSTEPPS Apply tools that strengthen healthcare communication, teamwork, and patient safety. |
SAFE Reporting & Second Victim Disclosure Report safety events, communicate adverse events with patients and families, and provide support for second victim. |
| Quality Improvement Project Learn how healthcare leaders apply quality improvement methods in real-world projects. |
Engaging Patients & Families Learn from patient and family advocates about engaging patients and families in quality and safety. |
Systems Thinking & Simulation Explore interdependence through interactive activities and use teamwork, collaboration, and data to guide decisions. |
Registration & In-Person Training Dates
Register in Learning Made Simple (LMS) using code UNCHIHQIPEQS, or contact Tracie Green for assistance.
| 09.11.2025 – Thurs | 11.04.2025 – Tues | 12.11.2025 – Thurs | 01.15.2026 – Thurs |
| 02.10.2026 – Tues | 04.16.2026 – Thurs | 05.12.2026 – Thurs | 06.17.2026 – Wed (Pediatrics Residents Only) |
Resources
| Patient Safety & Reporting | Carolina Quality Resources | Well-Being Program |
| Taking Care of Our Own | IHQI Faculty |
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For questions or help with registration, please contact: Shayla Mitchell Bigelow, Program Manager |