E-QIP’s Foundations to QI (IDEAS) e-Learning Course

E-QIP’s Foundations to QI (IDEAS) e-learning course is a FREE 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.

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About:

E-QIP’s IDEAS e-learning course is an adaptation of the original IDEAS program developed in partnership between Health Quality Ontario (now part of Ontario Health), the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto for the community mental health and addiction (MHA) sector. This course is completely asynchronous (self-guided) and uses a variety of learning tools and techniques including an MHA-based case study, videos, learning activities and knowledge checks to reinforce key concepts. Learners are encouraged to reflect and document their learnings throughout the course in their course workbook. This course will take approximately 8-12 hours to complete.

Learning Objectives: This course aims to provide participants with a foundational knowledge in quality improvement based on the Model for Improvement. Participants who complete this course will have the necessary skills to confidently use QI tools and methods and participate in QI projects and initiatives at their home organization or workplace.

Target audience: (1) Clinical, support and administrative staff/volunteers working in Ontario’s community mental health and addiction sector who are or would like to participate in QI projects/initiatives (2) Individuals with an interest in understanding and learning about QI and promoting the spread of QI knowledge within their organization and (3) Individuals who would like to refresh their QI knowledge.

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.