QI Signpost
A library of QI resources in one place
External QI Guides & ResourcesSituation Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E) toolkit - RCPCH NHS Scotland QI Hub: Toolkits, videos and case studies Institute for Healthcare Improvement – The Model for Improvement Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) - A Guide to Quality Improvement Methods Quality Improvement made simple – The Health Foundation MPROVE Neonatal Academy - QI Toolkits |
Online QI coursesImprovement Academy - Free entry level QI training NHS England – Improvement fundamentals NHS Education for Scotland - Introduction to QI methods |
Quality related organisationsMaternal & Neonatal Health Safety Collaborative A three-year programme to support improvement in the quality and safety of maternity and neonatal units across England. Maternity and Children QI Collaborative, Scottish Patient Safety Programme Launched in 2013, aim is to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities in outcomes by providing a safe, high-quality care experience for all women, babies, children and families in Scotland. NICORE (Neonatal Intensive Care Outcomes Research and Evaluation – Northern Ireland) Aims to work towards improved outcomes for newborn infants admitted to neonatal care and their families in Northern Ireland. GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) Neonatology A national programme designed to improve medical care within the NHS by reducing unwarranted variations including Quality Improvement methodology. |
Other really helpful organisationsNHS ImprovementWorking with NHS England to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients. NNAP (National Neonatal Audit Programme) Bliss A UK charity championing the rights of babies to receive the best care by supporting families, campaigning for change and supporting professionals. VON (Vermont Oxford Network) Nonprofit collaboration of Neonatal Care professionals striving to improve the quality and safety of newborn care. Mothers and Babies: Reducing risk through audits and confidential enquiries across the UK
CPQCC (California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative)
Meds IQ Sharing QI Resources for Paediatric Medication Safety Formal QI training & fellowships The Health Foundation Intermittently advertises year long fellowship roles for experienced leaders to undergo overseas training in improvement science https://www.health.org.uk/funding-and-partnerships/fellowships/quality-improvement-fellowships Scottish Quality and Safety (SQS) Fellowship Programme QI and clinical leadership course managed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Improvement Academy Provide opportunities and bespoke support for Fellows to develop themselves as improvement leaders from their current position. The Welsh Clinical Leadership Training Fellowship A one year out of training programme for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists |