GME Quality and Safety Incentive Program
The GME Quality and Safety Incentive Program works to align quality and safety initiatives between clinical training sites and residency and fellowship programs. The Incentive Program is a collaborative effort between GME, the affiliated hospitals, and the Housestaff Association. Please note eligibility requirements (pdf) for participation in this program.
The reporting period for the 2026-2027 Incentive Program is July 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
Which metric(s) apply to my program? (pdf)
2026-2027 Program Metrics
University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
The reporting period for the UCH Metric is split into two blocks. These are individual metrics. Every resident/fellow is responsible for their own participation.
Block 1: July 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
- Resident/fellow participation in One Safety Event Review* by November, 30, 2026.
- Completion of UCHealth Quality/Safety Module (link coming soon) by November 30, 2026.
Block 2: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
- Resident/fellow participation in One Safety Event Review* by April 30, 2027.
- Completion of UCHealth Hand Hygiene Training Module (link available December 2026) by April 30, 2026.
Payouts will be included in June 2027 paychecks.
*UCH is transitioning to a redesigned, tiered safety event review model. The UCH Quality and Safety team will focus on system-level reviews and establish new geographic CCRs to review moderate to high harm safety events.
Safety Event Reviews include:
- UCHealth Collaborative Case Reviews
- Department Review/M&M
- Root Cause Analyses
- Local Level Review
- Individual Review
To promote inter-departmental collaboration, residents/fellows from any training program may attend any certified CCR including those outside their parent department, and some are be offered virtually.
Click here to see the active list of available certified conferences.
Regardless of the type of safety event review, individual attendance must be tracked and submitted to GME for payout credit.
Residents can complete a UCH Event Review attendance form via the link below or on MedHub.
Click Here to Complete and Submit an UCH Attendance Form
Click here to access the UCH Quality and Safety Module
Denver Health
Residency and Fellowship programs with designated clinical time at Denver Health (DH) are responsible for DH-specific metrics, which make up half of the total incentive ($500 of the total $1000). These are individual metrics. Every resident/fellow is responsible for their own participation.
The reporting period for the Denver Health Metric is split into two blocks:
Block 1: July 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
- Resident/fellow participation in One Denver Health CCR (DH CCR*) by November, 30, 2026.
- Completion of Denver Health Quality/Safety Module (link coming soon) by November 30, 2026.
Block 2: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
- Resident/fellow participation in TWO Denver Health CCRs (DH CCR*) by April 30, 2027.
Summary of Incentive Payout:
| Metric | Amount | % of Total $1000 Possible Payout |
| DH Metrics (CCRs+ Modules) | Up to $500 ($125 each) | 50% |
| UCH Metrics (Event Reviews + Modules) | Up to $500 ($125 each) | 50% |
| Total Possible Payout | $1000 | 100% |
Payouts are included in June 2027 paychecks.
Complete the DH Quality and Safety Module
About Denver Health Collaborative Case Reviews
DH CCRs come in a variety of formats.
See the list of recurring CCRs at the link below.
Or simply discuss a case from Denver Health with faculty, staff, and other providers.
- Discuss a case with a patient safety concern or opportunity.
- Consider the contributing factors.
- Recommend recommended actions for future care improvement.
CCRs can be from any specialty, not just the trainee’s own program.
Examples include:
- morning provider or nursing huddles
- informal faculty-led discussions of DH cases
- residency or departmental M&M.
No matter what type of CCR you attend, make sure to submit your attendance via the Denver Health CCR Attendance/Reflection form.
Submit DH CCR Attendance Form
Tips for Programs:
- Encourage cross-specialty participation.
- Share meeting schedules across departments.
- Faculty and site directors can support by carving out protected time for discussion and CCR reflection form completion, and facilitating discussions.
Denver Health CCR Opportunities
Helpful Resources
Click here for a helpful guide about Collaborative Case Reviews (pdf)
Click here for examples of events to report (pdf)
Click to go to STARS Reporting System
(This link to the STARS system can be accessed on Denver Health network or VPN.)
Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO)
Pediatric Residency* Metrics:
There are two quality incentive metrics for Pediatric Residents (and combined residencies) to be completed between July 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027:
- Participation in at least 2 Care Escalation sessions AND
- Participation in at least 2 Children's Hospital Collaborative Case Reviews (CHCO CCR).
For both CHCO CCRs and Care Escalation Sessions, attendance must be tracked by submitting a CHCO CCR Attendance/Reflection Form. These are individual metrics. Every resident/fellow is responsible for their own participation.
Pediatric Fellowships Metrics:
Pediatric Fellows have 2 options for participation in the Quality & Safety Incentive Program.
Option 1: Complete a QI project (opt-in by October 1, 2026 if this is your preferred metric)
CHCO ORRQIRP Submission
Click and complete this form to submit your QI project to the GME for incentive credit
Option 2: Participation in Resident metrics (Participation in Care Escalation Sessions and CHCO CCR attendance). If you do not opt-in to Option 1/QI project, this is the default metric.
CHCO CCR and Care Escalation Opportunities
Click to Complete and Submit a CHCO CCR Attendance Form
Helpful Resources
CHCO QI Project Instructions & Tips (pdf)
Download A3 Templates & Information
Example A3 (pdf)