
Quality Time Podcast Quality Time Podcast - Advancing the Science of Quality Improvement | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal-Online CE Course (FOR PHYSICIANS IGHA)
THIS IS THE PAID VERSION REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE PHYSICIANS WITHIN GREATER HOUSTON AREA ONLY*. ALL OTHER LEARNERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE ACTIVITY FOR FREE HERE.
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In this episode,
Dr. Don M. Berwick, a foundational figure in health care quality improvement, shares his perspective on how far we’ve come in our pursuit to improve patient safety through the design of a safer health system—and how far we have to go.
Expert:
Dr. Don M. Berwick, president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Health Care Improvement, which he co-founded in 1991 and led as its first CEO, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and former faculty member at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Notable Topics Covered:
- The development and adoption of the science of health care improvement
- The goal to close the quality gap through research and education
- The impact of a psychologically safe work environment on health outcomes
Links:
- Dr. Don M. Berwick (Wikipedia)
- Dr. Don M. Berwick (LinkedIn)
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- To Err is Human
- Crossing the Quality Chasm
- Improvement Advisor Professional Development Program
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $20 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, residents, fellows, students, administration.
Learning Objectives
After listening to this podcast episode, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the science of health care improvement
- Appraise the impact of a psychologically safe work environment on health outcomes
Activity Director
Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM
Executive VP, Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Academic Institute
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical College
Experts
Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, KBE
President Emeritus & Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Lecturer, Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School
Former Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics & Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School (Past)
Professor of Health Policy & Management, Harvard School of Public Health (Past)
Member, National Academy of Medicine; American Academy of Arts and Sciences; American Philosophical Society
Honourary Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (KBE)
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Attendance
Price
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $20 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

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