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ForwardQuality Improvement Methodologies (EM2703B)
About This Course
The Quality Improvement Methodology modules provide basic training on essential tools and methodologies for continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. These short self-paced, on-demand video modules are appropriate for anyone interested in learning about and participating in quality improvement (QI) activities.
The video topics are presented in the QI Gallery. Specific topics include PDSA, DMAIC-Six Sigma, Lean, High Reliability Organizations, QI versus Research, DMADV, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Team Science, Systems Thinking, QI Tools and Advanced Control Charts. Most videos are about 8-10 minutes in length followed by short knowledge check questions to help self-assess comprehension. After viewing ALL of the topics available in the QI Gallery, and completing the self-assessment knowledge checks, clinicians are eligible to complete the post-tests for CME or attendance credit. Students and others are welcomed to view the video content, take the self-assessment knowledge checks, and complete the post-tests for class credit.
The ultimate goal of this course is to provide clinicians with the knowledge needed to incorporate quality improvement (QI) methodologies into clinical practice in order to improve patient care.
Method of Participation
This continuing medical education enduring material is in an interactive web format.
To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ you should:
- View the interactive video gallery modules
- Complete the corresponding post-tests (a passing score of 75% is required)
- Estimated time to complete this activity, including a review of the materials, is 4 to 5 hours.
This CME activity is divided into the four sessions, each with designated CME hours, as follows:
- QI Improvement (QI) Methodologies - 1.25 credits
- Quality Improvement (QI) Tools - 1.0 credits
- Advanced Quality Improvement (QI) - 1.25 credits
- Team Science - 1.0 credits
- TOTAL FOR ALL SESSIONS (ACTIVITY) = 4.5 credits
Hardware/software requirements: Activities will run on desktop or mobile device using the most recent version of common browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
If you have questions about the participation process, please e-mail the UT Southwestern Medical Center, [email protected].
Target Audience
Providers from all specialties, residents, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, radiologists, pharmacists, etc. This activity is appropriate and beneficial to all who are interested in learning about and participating in quality improvement (QI) activities.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Identify QI tools and implement them into practice demonstrating quality improvement
- Employ the use of different QI methodologies (PDSA, DMAIC, Lean, etc.)
- Analyze findings using statistical tools for improvement in patient care, QI projects, etc.
- Utilize information technology to optimize learning and just-in-time refresher learning
- Apply knowledge obtained from Quality Improvement to improving the health system, mentorship with medical students, and clinical care.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Available Credit
- 4.50 AMA
- 4.50 Attendance
Price
Instructions
How to View Video Modules in the Gallery
- From the Quality Improvement Methodologies Title listing, select Quality Improvement Gallery.
- When the Quality Improvement Gallery page opens, click the Take Course button.
- The Course Home page will appear with instructions.
- Click Start Course button (or Resume course button), then select the Launch button to enter the gallery.
- If a new window does not open automatically, select the Launch Course button to open the Gallery in a separate window.
- In the new window, select the 3D Immersive Version or Accessibility-Friendly Version button to start the Gallery.
- Navigate through the Gallery using your mouse or the Tab key on your keyboard to locate your topic.
- Watch all videos in full to receive credit.
- When finished, close the Gallery viewing window.
How to Proceed to the Post‑Tests
- From the Quality Improvement Methodologies Title listing, click the name of the post‑test you need (e.g., Team Science).
- The course page will appear, click the Take course button.
- The Post‑Test Course Page will open.
- Click the Start course button.
- Click the Start Quiz button.
- Answer all questions.
- When finished, click Finish.
- The question results page will appear, review your post‑test score.
- Continue and click the Next button for CME credit.
- The Certificate page will appear, click Review.
- The Course Complete page will appear.
- Click Return to Parent Home.
Repeat these steps to complete each Post-test (total of 4).
Required Hardware/software
Activities should be run with recent versions of common browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
- This online activity includes video animations plus interactive questions designed to help you self-assess your comprehension. After viewing ALL of the topics available in the QI Gallery, and completing the self-assessment knowledge checks, you can take the optional post-tests for CME (Physicians), Attendance (Non-Physicians), or class credit (students) depending on your registration type.
- Use your cursor to move around in the 3D gallery. Click on any of the topics to view a video animation. Following the video there will be a few knowledge check questions to see if you were paying attention. After viewing ALL of the topics available in the QI Gallery, and completing the self-assessment knowledge checks, you will exit the gallery (close the pop-up window). Then you can take the optional post-tests for CME or class credit.
- You can check your progress in the gallery at any time by clicking on the “Directory” icon on the top left navigation bar.
- Clinicians are eligible to complete the post-tests for CME or Attendance credit. Students and others are welcome to view the video content, take the self-assessment knowledge checks, and complete the post-tests for class credit.