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Quality Assurance Doesn't Equal Quality Improvement: Principles of Quality Improvement and Models to Know

From the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting (recorded 6/29/2021)
Presented by Yaolin Zhou, MD

We’ll compare and contrast quality improvement (QI) vs. quality assurance. Next, we will cover the most common quality improvement tools and models and six key principles of QI. By the end of the presentation, you will be able to apply the EPIDEM Model of Quality Improvement for better patient care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast quality improvement (QI) vs. quality assurance
  • Explain common quality improvement tools and models and six key principles of QI
  • Apply the EPIDEM Model of Quality Improvement to improve patient care
CE ACCREDITATION
ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program. One (1) P.A.C.E. ® contact hour and one (1) Florida credit hour in the area of Quality Control/Quality Assurance will be awarded to participants. ASCLS P.A.C.E.® is accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT Board of Certification and all states, including Florida and California, as an approved provider of continuing education for recertification and licensure. ASCLS is an approved provider with CE Broker for Florida licensees.
LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION
This Basic-level program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public health and academic settings.