Get Involved – E-QIP

There are many ways to engage with E-QIP and build QI and data capacity at your organization!

Enroll in our Foundations to QI (IDEAS) e-Learning Course- REGISTER NOW!

E-QIP’s Foundations to QI (IDEAS) e-learning course is a comprehensive quality improvement (QI) course designed for the community mental health and addiction sector based on the Model for Improvement (MFI). E-QIP is pleased to offer this course in both English and French.* Upon completion of this course, learners will:

Be well-versed in key MFI QI concepts, methodology and terminology,
Have the skills to confidently use and apply QI tools and methods, and
Be ready to participate in and contribute to QI projects and initiatives at their home organization or workplace.

E-QIP is pleased to offer this self-directed e-learning course to community mental health and addition providers as well as individuals interested in learning or refreshing their QI skills for FREE. This course will take learners approximately 8-12 hours to complete.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! (ENGLISH)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! (FRENCH)

*Please note: The French version of IDEAS is currently in development and is expected to be completed late Spring 2024. Currently the course introduction, Stage 1 (Preparing for QI) and Stage 2 (Understanding the Problem) are available.

Request Governance and Leadership Training

Our governance and leadership training is delivered to boards and senior teams within an organization. We provide a general overview of quality improvement (QI), the provincial context, quality frameworks and how it can support organizational and strategic priorities. We also highlight the role of the board and senior leaders in setting and managing the quality agenda for your organization. The training is customized to your organization’s needs based on where you are in QI culture and in performance management. CLICK HERE to learn more and request governance and leadership training for your organization!

Join our Community of Practice

E-QIP is excited to share that we will be reconvening our Advancing QI and Measurement Community of Practice (CoP) for community MHA providers in October 2023. We are looking forward to reconnecting with past CoP participants and welcoming new members! Monthly 1 hour CoP meetings are used to discuss a variety of QI and date-related topics in a collaborative learning environment. CLICK HERE to learn more and register to join our CoP!

Request a Consultation

E-QIP is pleased to offer customized quality improvement and data subject matter expertise on a wide variety of topics to support to community mental health and addiction organizations seeking to improve the quality of their mental health & addiction services, improve health outcomes and enhance client and family satisfaction. Examples of consultation topics E-QIP coaches are able to assist with include:

Building your QI and data culture
Discuss and/or review Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs)/QI Planning Cycle
How to use data for Quality Improvement planning and activities
Telling your data story: Review data and/or dashboards
Supporting your organization to meet accreditation and quality standards

If you would like to request a FREE consultation, CLICK HERE to complete an application request form!

Apply for QI and Data Coaching Support

E-QIP is pleased to offer tailored quality improvement support to community mental health and addiction agencies seeking to use data to identify opportunities for improvement within their mental health & addiction services, improve health outcomes and enhance client and family satisfaction. QI and data coaching support is our most intensive QI and data support offering. Cohorts of project coaching support take place from September-June each year.

The application for our next cohort of coaching support is currently closed. If you have a QI or data issue you would like coaching support with, please REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION with one of our coaches.

To stay updated on when our next application period is open, follow us on LinkedIn for updates!

Complete an assessment of your organization’s QI and Data culture

E-QIP is pleased to offer free Quality Improvement and Data Culture assessments. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ASSESSMENT!

Quality Domain	Client Meaning	Provider Meaning
Safe	I will not be harmed by the health system.	The care my client receives does not cause them to be harmed.
Effective	I receive the right care, and it contributes to improving my health.	The care I provide is based on best evidence and produces the desired outcome.
Client Centered	My goals and preferences are respected. My family and I are treated with respect and dignity.	Decisions about my client’s care reflect the goals and preferences of the clients and family or caregivers.
Efficient	The care I receive from all providers is well coordinated and efforts are not duplicated.	I deliver care to my clients using available human, physical, and financial resources efficiently, with no waste to the system.
Timely	I know how long I have to wait to see a provider or for assessments or care I need and why. I am confident this wait time is safe and appropriate.	My client can receive care within an acceptable time after the need is identified.
Equitable	No matter who I am, what I have, or where I live, I can access services that meet my needs. I am fairly treated by the health care system.	My clients and the populations I serve are provided differential approaches to access and service delivery as required in order to address systemic barriers and societal injustices ensuring every individual has access to the services they need, positive care experiences and outcomes, regardless of location, age, gender, race and other determinants of health.