MSK Library Guides: Quality Improvement (QI): LEARN

LEARN

Goal: To locate resources for learning more about designing and carrying out sound QI projects.

Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit
Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit. Boston: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2017. (Available at ihi.org).
"IHI’s Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit includes the tools and templates you need to launch a successful quality improvement project and manage performance improvement. Each of the ten quality improvement (QI) tools can be used with the Model for Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma, and includes a short description, instructions, an example, and a blank template."

ASCO One-Day Quality Training Program Workshops
"The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is offering free One-Day Quality Training Program Workshops throughout the United States! This is an oncology-focused introduction to quality improvement." (Note: funded by Susan G. Komen®)
Courses | Institute for Healthcare Improvement
"IHI Open School: Build Skills with Self-Paced Online Courses"
(Note: Requires subscription - see https://www.ihi.org/learn/courses/open-school/subscriptions)
Quality Improvement Online Course | BMJ Learning
"A collection of five interlinked courses covering the basic steps of quality improvement. Starting with an explanation of what QI is, the collection then covers the context of QI in the healthcare system, choosing a project, using the Model for Improvement, and finally how to make lasting change. While aimed at junior doctors, the courses are also likely to be useful for other healthcare professionals. All five courses include short videos throughout, providing advice and tips from experts." (Note: Requires subscription)
Coursera | Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations (Rutgers University; Instructor: Margaret Kilduff, Ph.D.
"Course content includes an overview of quality and quality improvement programs, measures, and data in healthcare organizations." (4 modules)
Enroll for free option.
LinkedIn Learning
Search "quality improvement". See MSK Learning Hub to learn more about LinkedIn Learning course access.