Family physicians |
Audit charts on a topic of interest and reflect on opportunities for improvement, either individually or with colleagues |
Complete an online self-assessment tool (e.g., UBC eCoach) |
Reflect on EMR-generated practice reports that compare quality of care outcomes of the clinic with those of other comparable clinics |
Review the results of patient experience surveys administered by the clinic |
Implement toolkits designed for QI in primary care (e.g. Choosing Wisely Canada tools for deprescribing medications) |
Attend a CPD program focused on QI methods |
Hospital-based specialists |
Review data requested from (or made available by) hospital decision supports to identify improvement opportunities |
Attend morbidity and mortality rounds and participate in a patient safety incident review |
Review performance reports that compare institutional patient outcomes to those of other hospitals (e.g., American College of Surgeons NSQIP program) |
Reflect on the results of patient experience reports from a hospital unit |
Contribute to an institutional QI initiative as a member of a multidisciplinary team |
Attend a CPD program focused on QI methods |