Quality Improvement (QI) Tools and Resources

Selecting a QI Project -- Use this section to help guide your decisions on a clinical topic when selecting a QI project.

Implement a QI Project in Your Practice -- From the Academy’s METRIC program to information about the Chronic Care Model developed by the MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, find resources to improve patient care for a variety of clinical topics.

Registry Tools and Resources -- A patient registry can help you provide more efficient and effective patient care. Learn more about registry functionality and review a few registries currently available.

Performance Measurement and Pay-for-Performance -- Much is happening in the area of measuring, evaluating and reporting the quality of medical care. Learn more about how to get started, including certification programs and national demonstration projects.

Patient Safety in the Primary Care Office -- Learn more about medical errors and patient safety.

Resources for Redesigning Your Practice -- Make the practice of tomorrow a reality today. Learn about group visits, same-day appointments and resources to help you provide cost-effective, quality patient care.

Model for Improvement Video -- Watch or download a how-to video that describes the Model of Improvement methodology, developed by Associates in Process Improvement.