Overview
Trainees are expected to get involved in Quality Improvement activities starting from ST1.
Assessment will be in the form of a spiral curriculum.
This includes demonstrating an understanding of QI methodology and gaining a breadth of experience as you progresses through training (ST1 – ST6).
The RCEM 2021 curriculum key capabilities for each training stage are:
ACCS – contribute effectively to a departmental QI project
Intermediate – show an understanding of QI methods and reflect on a QI Project
HST – provide clinical leadership on effective QI, support and develop a culture of departmental safety and good clinical governance.
Trainees are assessed throughout training in a ‘spiral curriculum’
To evidence their participation in QI activity, trainees must complete a QI Assessment tool (QIAT) each year.
The QIAT must be signed off by the Educational Supervisor and uploaded to the eportfolio prior to ARCP
AWSEM and HEIW have arranged training days to help deliver the QI curriculum.
‘‘Foundation in Improvement (formerly called Bronze IQT)’ can be found here – it is an online module (for ST1s)
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‘Fundamentals of Improvement’ – a ½ day session (for all ACCS trainees)
Fundamental’s course dates and availability can be accessed through this link : QIST training – HEIW (nhs.wales)
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‘Improvement in Practise’ – 2 x full day sessions with pre-course material (for ST4s)
See Teaching Programme for dates.
Don’t forget to apply for study leave!!
