Homework is assigned prior to each ImPower learning session. Participants are expected to do all the assignments prior to attending the learning sessions.
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5
Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10
Items listed in the Video, Article and Session Project Work columns should be completed prior to attending each associated Learning Session. | ||||
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Session | Theme | Video(s) resource guides available | Article(s) | Session Project Work |
Pre Program Training | Program Preparation |
| Learning Network Syllabus Learning Session Overview QI Coach and Team Leader: Walk the Wall Overview |
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9/18 Session 1 | Starting Improvement |
| Top 10 Problems of Quality Improvement Teams |
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10/2 Session 2 | Structured Problem Solving A3: Left Side |
| 11 Steps to an Effective Gemba Walk Optional resource article: What is Gemba? | All teams:
GIG:
CT Dose Optimization:
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10/16 Session 3 | Understanding and Identifying Root Causes |
| All Collaboratives Tuning in: Improving Your Listening Skills General Improvement Group Read pages 1 -3: Easy Access to Information and EHR Messaging Platform Reduce Discharge Delays CT Dose Optimization A Vision for Global CT Radiation Dose System for verifiable CT radiation dose optimization, Part 1-Optimization Model System for verifiable CT radiation dose optimization, Part 2-Process control system |
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10/30 Session 4 | Structured Problem Solving A3: Right Side |
| No article this week |
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11/13 Session 5 | Visualizing Data & Responding to Variation |
| Pixar Chief: Protect Your 'Ugly Babies' (Your Unsightly Ideas) |
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12/4 Session 6 | Designing Processes & Systems |
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12/18 Session 7 | Creating High Reliability Processes & Solutions |
| No article this week |
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1/15 Session 8 | Developing a Culture of Improvement | |||
1/29 Session 9 | Closing Improvement Projects | |||
2/18 Session 10 | Graduation |