ASH Quality Improvement Training Institute (QITI) Grant

The ASH Quality Improvement Training Institute (QITI) is a 16-month hybrid training program designed for North American hematology care teams. It aims to empower clinicians as leaders in quality improvement, enhancing patient outcomes and experiences. Participants engage in in-person and virtual workshops, collaborating with faculty to develop clinical quality improvement projects. Key curriculum highlights include multi-disciplinary team strategies, quality improvement assessment tools, and skills for presenting QI work effectively.

The ASH Quality Improvement Training Institute (QITI) is a novel, 16 month-long, hybrid educational training program for North American-based care teams who practice hematology. The goal of the program is to train clinicians to be leaders in quality improvement and support continued assessment and improvement of patient experience, outcomes and equity in hematology.
During the mandatory in-person and virtual training workshops, participants are paired with experienced faculty members and coaches for training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Throughout these workshops, participants will develop their own clinical quality improvement projects. Teams will refine and revise their plans through interactive sessions with faculty, coaches, and peers, applying the QI concepts they have learned.
Highlights of the Workshop Curriculum
Explore strategies for forming and sustaining a multi-disciplinary clinical quality improvement team.Discover tools for assessing gaps for clinical quality improvement in the field.Gain an overview of the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of quality improvement methodologies and techniques.Master the skills necessary for presenting QI work to diverse audiences.Receive expert advice on preparing QI project results for publication.

Eligibility

Submit your interest for the next cohort by completing the Cohort Interest Form.