Introduction:
Building strong roots of a quality improvement in facility projects and operations is vital to providing sustained change.  The QI Roots program will provide an avenue for CAHs to work through a quality improvement project from the ground up using evidence based tools and processes to address topics of CAH interest and priority.

Activities:
Seven education webinars that consist of education and break out discussions and work.
One Project Sharing Webinar
Coaching on project scope and data support.
1:1 coaching with Subject Matter Expert (Approx 4 hours per team)
Tools and resources to support and develop QI Projects.

Education Objectives:
• Understand the Model for Improvement
• Identify tools to determine the root cause of a problem
• Identify types of data and apply to appropriate goals
• Implement tools for addressing Adverse Events
• Identify ways to engage patients and family in improvement efforts