Our recommendations for frontline clinicians and those new to QI
Whether you are at the start of your Quality Improvement (QI) journey or just want to brush up on the basics, the Utrecht programme offers an opportunity to get to grips with the core methodology as well as get informed and involved in conversations across different topic areas in the field.
On the first day of the conference (Wednesday) we encourage you to attend one of our Experience Days to learn first-hand about improvement initiatives in Dutch organisations.
You could also begin with an interactive workshop such as M9: Creating safer outcomes by partnering with patients as part of their care team to raise signs of deterioration or M2: Change World Cafe.
During the main two conference days (Thursday and Friday) you will get a taster of different themes, covering everything from data to co-creation, flow and equity.
The sessions we have recommended below are suitable for those with no formal training or background in quality improvement. They are an opportunity to meet established QI practitioners as well as other beginners. We have a mixture of workshop and lecture-based content.
The Fundamentals of QI stream
Our brand new fundamentals of QI stream is a series of practical workshops designed specifically to tackle the most pressing challenges at the heart of our health and care systems today. Join these expert-led sessions to learn the most effective techniques, methods and skills that you need to save time, boost morale and create real impact from your improvement work.
A10: How to effectively use a PDSA cycle for sustainable improvement
C10: How to co-produce improvement with patients, carers and service users
D10: The Flow Game – Learning to optimise hospital resources using a board game and gaming theory
E10: How to use data and measurement to improve safety and efficiency
F10: How to reduce medication errors
Other relevant sessions
The below sessions look at individual and team level quality improvement initiatives that can improve efficiency and outcomes for patients and communities.
Thursday 22 May 2025
A3: Emerging and developing leaders
A4: Breakthrough improvements in clinical practice
B2: Lived experience as the foundation for change
C5: Leading with the engagement of people receiving care
Friday 23 May 2025
D6: Leading for sustainability
D8: Improving hospital discharge through a Safety II approach
F2: Diverse strategies to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Low – Middle Income Countries
Why join us in Utrecht?
Participation in quality improvement can help clinicians and trainees improve care together and develop important professional skills. The benefits to patients, clinicians, and healthcare providers of engaging in quality improvement are considerable.
If you are just starting on your quality improvement journey, then join us in Utrecht to:
- Learn the basics to develop your QI skills
- Gain practical knowledge and examples on how QI principles and methodology can be used to address challenges both in specific areas and complex problems
- Get inspired to persevere and build up on the skills you acquire
- Meet with other improvers from across the world
