Course Description

Quality Systems Leadership (QSL) is a live, interactive virtual series offered in 13 sessions over the course of one year. This program introduces the essential knowledge and skills needed to build and lead effective quality programs. Key topics include developing a quality infrastructure, navigating public reporting and value-based payment, understanding regulatory affairs, leveraging data analytics, engaging with executive leadership, and identifying internal and external drivers of quality and safety. Participants will gain the tools to align quality and safety initiatives with broader organizational strategic priorities.

Curriculum Overview

Session 1: October 8  | 1:00-2:30

  • Core Components of Organizational Quality & Safety Programs  

Session 2: November 5 | 1:00-2:30  

  • The Impact of Regulation and Compliance Standards in Healthcare 

Session 3: December 3 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Financial Implications of Value-based Purchasing  

Session 4: January 7 | 1:00-2:30

  • Human Factors - From Theory to Practice

Session 5: February 4 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Value-based Payment as a Driver for Population Health  

 Session 6: March 4 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Foundations of Patient Safety: Just Culture 

Session 7: April 8 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Quality Rankings: Why They Matter

Session 8: May 13 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Foundations of Patient Safety - Reporting Systems

Session 9:  June 3 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Building Trust as a Leader

Session 10: July 8 | 1:00-2:30  

  • Data with a Pulse

Session 11: August | 5 1:00-2:30  

  • Digital Transformation and AI

Session 12: September 2 | 1:00-2:30

  • Ethics in Quality Improvement

 Session 13: September 23 | 1:00-2:30

  • Capstones

Who should take this course?

This course is appropriate for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, administrators or other healthcare professionals who are looking to grow their knowledge, skills and expertise in quality, safety, and healthcare leadership. 

Who facilitates the course?

The sessions will be led by current and former chief quality officers, chief medical officers, and other experts in quality, patient safety, and data analytics.