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\"PEQS<\/div>\n

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Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

PEQS is a one-day, in-person course that equips residents and fellows with the tools and confidence to lead quality improvement in healthcare.
\nIt provides a strong foundation in improvement principles while highlighting key safety and quality challenges and the physician\u2019s role as a leader in this work.
\nSpace is limited. Registration is required.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ACGME Alignment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

PEQS content aligns with ACGME CLER pathways by addressing the following training topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Just Culture<\/strong>
\nRecognize and respond to different behaviors including human error, at-risk actions, and reckless behavior.<\/td>\n		TeamSTEPPS<\/strong>
\nApply tools that strengthen healthcare communication, teamwork, and patient safety.<\/td>\n		SAFE Reporting & Second Victim Disclosure<\/strong>
\nReport safety events, communicate adverse events with patients and families, and provide support for second victim.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quality Improvement Project<\/strong>
\nLearn how healthcare leaders apply quality improvement methods in real-world projects.<\/td>\n		Engaging Patients & Families<\/strong>
\nLearn from patient and family advocates about engaging patients and families in quality and safety.<\/td>\n		Systems Thinking & Simulation<\/strong>
\nExplore interdependence through interactive activities and use teamwork, collaboration, and data to guide decisions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Registration & In-Person Training Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Register in Learning Made Simple (LMS) using code UNCHIHQIPEQS<\/strong>, or contact Tracie Green for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
09.11.2025 \u2013 Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n11.04.2025 \u2013 Tues<\/strong><\/td>\n12.11.2025 \u2013 Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n01.15.2026 \u2013 Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02.10.2026 \u2013 Tues<\/strong><\/td>\n04.16.2026 \u2013 Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n05.12.2026 \u2013 Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n06.17.2026 \u2013 Wed (Pediatrics Residents Only)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Patient Safety & Reporting<\/a><\/td>\nCarolina Quality Resources<\/a><\/td>\nWell-Being Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taking Care of Our Own<\/a><\/td>\nIHQI Faculty<\/a><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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For questions or help with registration, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayla Mitchell Bigelow, Program Manager<\/strong>\u00a0
\nshayla.mitchellbigelow@unchealth.unc.edu
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\nTracie Green, Project Coordinator<\/strong>
\nTracie.Green@unchealth.unc.edu
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