2023 Together - PH323 - Why Every Health System Needs a Quality Strategy Team
Sanford Health developed a systemwide quality and safety team following multiple mergers. Like many systems, Sanford found that operating quality functions as an integrated system was challenging. This session will describe how the Quality Strategy Team has evolved as an efficient and innovative way to centralize both quality functions and advanced expertise. Changes in reporting structure enabled direct communication with executive leaders to both provide recommendations and gain direction on priorities. Outcomes include improved efficiency, standardization and financial incentives through value-based programs. Examples of specific strategies demonstrate how to take advantage of expertise and collaborate with multiple system departments.
Target Audience
- Healthcare Quality Professionals
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
Discuss how the quality strategist role efficiently centralizes quality functions in a health system.
Describe specific strategies for success in value-based programs.
Faculty
Jennifer Lamprecht, MS, RN, CNL, CPHQ, Director, Quality Strategy, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
Kristi Ball, MBA, RN, System Executive Director, Quality and Patient Experience, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
Disclosure
Credit Types
Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by, and for, the healthcare team, and learners will receive .50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Nurses (CNE)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 ANCC contacts hours.
Pharmacists (CPE)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 contact hours for Pharmacists.
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-0000-23-088-L04-P
Pharmacy Technicians (CPE)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 contact hours for pharmacy technicians.
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-0000-23-088-L04-P
Physicians (CME)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Healthcare Quality Professionals (CPHQ)
This activity is approved by NAHQ® for .50 CPHQ CE credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)
Vizient, Inc. will award a maximum of .50 contact hours to all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity. These individuals will receive a Certificate of Participation indicating the maximum credits available.
Many state licensing boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.
Available Credit
- 0.50 ACPE Pharmacist
- 0.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 ANCC
- 0.50 CPHQ – Certified Professional Healthcare Quality
- 0.50 General CE - Attendance
- 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)