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About the content
This module provides a high-level introduction to the principles of Quality Improvement (QI) and Process Improvement, highlighting how these strategies work together to strengthen pediatric emergency care. It emphasizes the importance of selecting meaningful, pediatric-specific quality metrics that reflect the unique needs of children and align with ED priorities. The content supports pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) and ED leaders in applying QI methods using resources such as the National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI). This course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
What You Will Learn
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Differentiate between Quality Improvement (QI) and Process Improvement in the context of pediatric emergency care
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Identify core elements that contribute to an effective and sustainable improvement framework
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Understand the importance of selecting pediatric-specific QI metrics
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EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $2.5M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov
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Pediatric Pandemic Network
The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.
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