CPHQ News Archive
June 2009
June 29, 2009
Senior management at the Division of Public Health participates in QI training
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On June 29th, a half day training in basic QI methods was conducted for 15 state level NC Division of Public Health leaders. The training was led by Dr. Randolph and Ms. Pavletic with assistance from Ginna Crowe, RN, EdD and Sue Butts-Dion. Dr. Crowe and Ms. Butts-Dion have over 20 years of experience coaching and teaching QI and have served as Improvement Advisors for the IHI and the National Initiative for Children's' Healthcare Improvement.
Following the training, the next step is to launch a series of improvement projects to address the efficiency of business processes at the DPH. Ms. Pavletic will lead and coach the improvement teams with Dr. Crowe and Ms. Butts-Dion.
June 23, 2009
Beaufort, Buncombe, Craven, and Mecklenburg counties pilot test AHEC QI 101 course
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Four local health department (LHD) teams (a total of 20 staff) agreed to participate in the AHEC QI 101 course. These "pilot-test" teams will learn to apply QI methodology in their local setting, but will also provide feedback on how NC CPHQ can improve the QI 101 course so that it is more applicable to public health professionals.
Each team identified a process within their LHD to improve and attended the first workshop session on June 23rd-24th to learn about specific QI methods and tools. Over the next 4 months, teams will receive coaching from QI 101 faculty on using the QI methods to successfully improve their chosen process. The LHD teams will attend the final workshop session on November 3rd-4th.
We want to celebrate the QI work that is happening within your local health agency. Please submit your updates and news to Andrea Cordova so we can highlight your achievements.