Course Code: EL-FQI-CH-0
Credit/Contact Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 05/31/2015
Learning Objectives:
Define the elements of an effective QI model.
Explain the types of projects that QI is best suited for.
Implement the QI model in your community health center setting.
Instructor: Trudy Brown Ripin, MPH
Ms. Ripin is a graduate of Stanford University and the Harvard School of Public Health. She has been working with community health centers nationwide since 1995. As a consultant, she has provided direct technical assistance to more than 50 community health centers and primary care associations throughout the country. This includes 330 and Ryan White grant writing; grant application reviews; FQHC compliance and preparation assistance; performance improvement program design/implementation; assistance with Health Disparity Collaborative programs; Joint Commission accreditation preparation; development of policy and procedure manuals; and staff / Board training activities.
Instructor: Molly K. Gwisc, MPH
Ms. Gwisc has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Connecticut, where she was awarded the Graduate Program Committee Fellowship to conduct web-based public health research. Ms. Gwisc has been working with community health centers through Shoreline since 2002.
Course Topics:
Laws Or Regulations, Performance Improvement, Treatment Or Service Documentation, Treatment Or Service Planning
Learner Types:
Behavioral Health Assistants, Behavioral Health Interpreters, Behavioral Health Professionals, Case Managers Or Service Coordinators, Human Resources Personnel, Physical Healthcare Assistants, Physical Healthcare Professionals, Social Services Assistants, Social Services Professionals, Supervisors Or Managers
Service Populations:
Age Group - Adult, Organizational Personnel
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