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IHQI University is an interactive learning program featuring bi-monthly virtual workshops focused on key Quality Improvement (QI) concepts. Each session is led by a subject matter expert and offers practical strategies participants can apply to their improvement work across UNC Health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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IHQI University Overview<\/h2>\n

IHQI University is part of IHQI\u2019s educational programming. It helps learners build knowledge, strengthen skills, and explore foundational and emerging quality improvement topics.<\/p>\n

Sessions are practical and focused on helping participants apply what they learn to real-world improvement work within their teams and departments.<\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Virtual workshops<\/p>\n

Frequency:<\/strong> Bi-monthly<\/p>\n

Approach:<\/strong> Interactive, applied learning<\/p>\n

Facilitators:<\/strong> Content experts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Who Should Attend?<\/h2>\n

IHQI University is intended for learners across roles who want to expand their understanding of quality improvement and apply QI concepts in their work.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Staff who are new to quality improvement<\/p>\n

\u2022 Team members participating in improvement projects<\/p>\n

\u2022 Leaders strengthening improvement capability<\/p>\n

\u2022 Individuals refreshing or expanding QI knowledge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Curriculum Topics & Recordings<\/h2>\n

IHQI University covers a range of quality improvement concepts and related areas. Topics may vary based on organizational priorities, learner needs, and available subject matter expertise. Recordings are linked below as they become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Month<\/th>\nTopic \/ Recording<\/th>\nPurpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
February<\/td>\n
\nSQUIRE Guidelines and Publishing
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		Provide practical guidance for developing and publishing quality improvement manuscripts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April<\/td>\n
\nStrength of Interventions
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		Apply a strengths-based approach to improve the design and effectiveness of quality improvement interventions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June<\/td>\n
\nExecutive Sponsorship
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		Provide healthcare leaders with practical strategies for improving collaboration, managing stakeholders, and advancing hospital performance across teams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August<\/td>\nCommunity Health<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October<\/td>\nInstitutional Review Board (IRB)<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December<\/td>\nPatient and Family Engagement<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Continuing Medical Education Credit\u00a0<\/h2>\n

CME credit may be available for select IHQI University sessions. Credit details, when applicable, will be included with individual session announcements and registration materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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IHQI University Leadership Team<\/h2>\n

For questions about IHQI University, please contact the program leadership team.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
\"Matt<\/p>\n

Matt Huemmer<\/a><\/h3>\n

Qual\/Org Exc Leader Sr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Joy<\/p>\n

Joy Martin<\/a><\/h3>\n

Qual\/Org Exc Analyst<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Tracie<\/p>\n

Tracie Green<\/a><\/h3>\n

Project Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Contact the IHQI University Leadership Team
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