Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI)

Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) is an initiative the Specialist Services Committee (SSC) created to spread successful SSC Quality Improvement projects to accelerate the impact and transformation of our healthcare system within the Quadruple Aim Framework. SQI offers resources (fiscal and human) to spread successful projects locally, regionally and beyond.

SQI aims to:

Improve the way care is delivered
Improve provider and patient satisfaction
Reduce costs
Improve access in our system

Through partnership with Island Health, valuable opportunities to improve relationships with operational leaders and physicians is a key enabler to successful spread.

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Projects eligible for SQI funding:

Project originated from an SSC initiative (Facilities Engagement, Health System Redesign, Physician Quality Improvement, Sauder Physician Leadership Program)
Documented project change package
Alignment with the Quadruple Aim framework and Island Health's Strategic Priorities
Completion of Level 1 or 2 Quality Improvement training by the physician lead(s)

What SQI funding supports:

Physician compensation at the approved JCC rate for all project related work
Venue and catering for team meetings/events
Travel/accommodation related to the spread project

How the SQI team can help:

QI coaching and mentoring
Physician and staff leadership
Project coordination and support
Marketing and communication tools
QI education specific to spread
Navigation of the health authority and leadership structure

Accelerator Program

Interested in potential spread but still need a bit of help getting your project ready? We want to hear from you! Apply for the SQI Accelerator Program here

Support is available for up to 6 months and includes $10,000 in funding. Program highlights:

Support to finalize a Change Package, including scope, timelines, data, lessons learned, and Return on Investment (ROI)
Help to build a team
Provide QI Education (as needed)

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