Participating as an Institution/Healthcare Organization
Some Diplomates may have the option of participating in system-wide PQI projects within their healthcare institution. Institutional PQI projects are characterized by engagement of “teams” of healthcare providers across multiple specialties within the institution in a common project of mutual interest and potential benefit. Engaging groups of healthcare professionals in practice-relevant PQI projects is a potentially powerful way to advance healthcare quality and safety, while leveraging resources to reduce the burden on Diplomates, administrative support staff, departments, and institutions.

• The initiation of a multidisciplinary collaborative with critical care staff to decrease the number of adverse drug events. (Nationwide Children’s Hospital)
• Development of a pilot program that identifies Quality Improvement Projects that are relevant to clinical practice and are more patient and quality focused. (Mayo Clinic)
• Creation of QI documentation that allowed physicians to apply structured, systematic processes to QI initiatives, thus improving understanding of QI practice and improving care. (University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor)