8.5 Building and Using QI Resources


When QI knowledge and skills are widely distributed, the work becomes more resilient. Strategies include:


Know who your local and regional QI resources are (hospital QI departments, state PMHCA networks, academic medical centers, professional associations)

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Use a simple mentorship agreement that outlines meeting frequency, project scope, and mutual commitments

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Mentorship plans, coaching logs, accountability checklists, and shared project trackers keep the work visible and actionable

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IHI Open School, ACEP QI resources, NAEMSP for EMS, AAP Section on Emergency Medicine, and state-based PMHCA collaborative networks offer training, templates, and community

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