Continuous Quality Improvement Projects
CQI projects are an important component of our curriculum, aligned with the ACGME Systems-Based Practice competency. Residents learn to identify gaps in care, design interventions, and measure outcomes.
QI Methodology Taught
- PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process mapping and fishbone diagrams
- Data collection and statistical analysis
- Presentation of findings to departmental leadership
Past Project Examples
- Improving sepsis bundle compliance in the ED
- Reducing 30-day readmission rates for heart failure
- Increasing inpatient influenza vaccination rates
- Optimizing antibiotic stewardship protocols
- Improving care transitions and discharge planning
Exceptional projects may be submitted for publication in quality improvement journals or presented at regional and national conferences.