Quality Improvement Curriculum for ACCS Trainees
This curriculum outlines the Quality Improvement Assessment Tool (QIAT) process for ACCS ST1/2 trainees, including involvement in QI projects, attendance at meetings and teachings, and completion of e-learning modules. Trainees are guided on completing QIAT forms and engaging in departmental QI activities to enhance their skills and understanding in quality improvement.
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QI Curriculum from August 2021 ACCS ST1/2
Part of curriculum for ACCS ST1 & ST2 From August 2021, QIP: EM trainee Spiral curriculum ST1 - ST6
For ARCP: ES to review a Quality Improvement assessment tool (QIAT) completed by trainee ES to sign this off QIAT varies for levels of training : - Primary QIAT tool (ACCS ST1 & 2) - Intermediate QIAT tool (EM ST3 & 4) - Higher QIAT tool (EM ST5 & 6)
Part A Trainee to complete Part B Trainer to complete
Prior to ARCP: Trainee would upload their EM QIAT form for the ES to have a look (better to discuss this prior) ES will sign off trainee work and completed QIAT prior to completion of STR Entrustment decision This is reviewed along with all other LOs at ARCP
ACCS ST1 & 2 Contribute to Departmental QI Evidence : - Involvement in a QIP / data collection for a QIP (in EM get involved with RCEM QIP Data collection/audit) - Attendance at local QI / audit meeting - Attendance at local or regional QI teaching - Attend local governance meeting - E-learning modules - Completion of a datix form - Involvement in a complaints procedure - Involved in patient feedbacks including any patient information leaflets - Audit and loop completion - Guideline development
Assessment by: - Evidence linked to the above on e-portfolio including certificates - QIAT (QI assessment tool) completed by Ed Supervisor Intended Plan: - ST1 Bronze online training - ST2 Yearly Fundamentals course for all ACCS CT2 Trainees (AM/EM/Anaesthesia)
Challenges facing ST1/2 given the QIAT form: Certain parts of QIAT are difficult to complete unless actual involvement in a QIP Discuss the QIAT with trainee and what would be expected at the end of the year Involvement in a QI / or multiple CG activity and trainee shows evidence and able to describe: - What a QI activity is including importance of team work - Basic understanding of a QI methodology - Stake holder analysis - 6 domains of Quality in health care - Personal qualities and pros/cons (online personality test)
Going forward: An element of common-sense approach (Acceptable for level of training ST1 ST2) Trainee understand the basics of QIP and able to use a recognised methodology Demonstrate longitudinal learning from ST1 ST2 Do not want it to be overtly cumbersome Trainee s need to enjoy what they do Uniform throughout every training unit