6 HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS
Mix and match single sessions or take all six.Quality & Safety Academy
Co-sponsored by Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety and Efficiency (opens in new tab) & CU Anschutz Graduate Medical Education
Purpose
To provide relevant and applicable training in quality improvement and patient safety enabling CU Anschutz residents, fellows, and faculty to improve care and enact change in the healthcare system.
Academy Overview
The QSA offers residents, fellows, and faculty in any program affiliated with University of Colorado Anschutz a series of workshops designed to build foundational knowledge in quality improvement and patient safety enabling attendees to effectively participate in quality and safety work in the clinical setting. Program content builds on itself to support progressive acquisition of competency. The core content areas are Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Healthcare Systems Leadership.
| Session | Fall 2026 Term | Time |
| Quality Improvement & Change Management | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Applied Patient Safety | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Acquiring Data to Drive Change | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Designing for Change | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Spreading Change Locally and Nationally | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Coaching & Managing Quality Improvement | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
*(ALL sessions will be held virtually on Zoom from 1-3 p.m. MT)
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| Session | Spring 2027 Term | Time |
| Quality Improvement & Change Management | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Applied Patient Safety | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Acquiring Data to Drive Change | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Designing for Change | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Spreading Change Locally and Nationally | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
| Coaching & Managing Quality Improvement | Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. MT |
*(ALL sessions will be held virtually on Zoom from 1-3 p.m. MT)
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LIVE, VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Learn from expert faculty, no matter where you are.A LA CARTE REGISTRATION
Take any 3-hour session. Mix and match to fit your needs.A LA CARTE
Take any 3-hour session and mix and match to fit your needs.QSA CERTIFICATE
Complete all six sessions to achieve the QSA Certificate. Participants may take any course at any time.
More Quality & Safety Learning Opportunities
The Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety and Efficiency (IHQSE) offers a variety of programs for faculty, residents/fellows, staff, and students on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Are you looking to gain knowledge, learn and apply skills, or develop as a leader?
Do you want to participate in or lead quality improvement projects?
Are you ready to lead teams capable of transforming your organization?
From half-day sessions to a year-long course, find the program that best fits your needs.
Learn More
For questions regarding the GME Quality & Safety Academy, please email [email protected].