1. Going for Gold – the DFCM QI Olympics Triathlon
Competition rules – 4 min:
Each academic site, group of residents will compete as one team.
Faculty are permitted to act as ‘coach’ at each stage of the triathlon.
Teams must document their answers on the flipcharts provided.
A score out of 10 for each element will be decided by the IOC officials - Dr. Ellison & Ms. Lorri Zagar.
Medals will be awarded based on total score.

2. Going for Gold – the DFCM QI Olympics Triathlon
Problem Statement – 5 min:
Our problem is the lack of process to review and assess the prescribed and over the counter medications for our patients. This problem impacts the workload of our interprofessional care team and the patients who attend our mood disorder clinic every 6-8 weeks.
This problem is a safety concern because of the risk to patients from prescriptions not being filled, not being taken as directed or related to medication side-effects and interactions.

3. Going for Gold – the DFCM QI Olympics Triathlon
Aim Archery – 8 min:
Set an aim statement for the problem statement. Ensure your aim is SMART.
Bonus points will be awarded for an aim that addresses a quality dimension explicitly.

4. Going for Gold – the DFCM QI Olympics Triathlon
Measures Marathon – 8 min:
Define 1 outcome or 1 process measure that aligns to your aim.
Bonus points will be awarded for the addition of a balance measure!

5. Going for Gold – the DFCM QI Olympics Triathlon
Change Ideas/PDSA Cycling – 20 min:
Identify 3 change ideas and display the tool used to identify the ideas.
Describe a PDSA cycle for one of your identified change ideas.

6. Going for Gold – the DFCM QI Olympics Triathlon
Discussion & Medal Presentations – 15 min