IHI Certificate, what is it and why you should get it Madeleine Kuhn

What is Institute for Health Improvement IHI was officially founded in 1991, but originally it began in the late 1980s as part of the National Demonstration Project on Quality Improvement in Health Care, led by Dr. Don Berwick and a group of visionary individuals committed to redesigning health care into a system without errors, waste, delay, and unsustainable costs. Since then, it’s grown from an initial collection of grant-supported programs to a self-sustaining organization with worldwide influence.

Background of IHI open school Launched in 2008 by Don Berwick The program is a group of course to build QI knowledge Available in 60 different Countries 250.000+ students and professionals are part of IHI Open School 1,500,000+ courses completed on IHI Open School 1,000+ Healthcare organizations using course for staff training

Courses IHI Open school offers courses in the current areas. Each course section has a certificate upon completion Safety QI System design Leadership Certificates Courses Patient Safety 9 courses Improvement Capability 8 courses Leadership 1 course Quality, Cost, Value

Why it matters to you? It is an investment and attractive skill set Practicum Certificate (Required for QI Practicum) Employee IHI Open School Certificate Continuing Education It is an investment and attractive skill set IHI Open School is free for students but costs $300 per individual outside of school

How do I get started? Step 1: Register in the left-hand corner Step 2: Education Tab IHI Open School Courses On Campus Link Step 3: Complete Classes Bonus* Download App to do courses anywhere

Thank you Questions? Email sqhc@bu.edu