Introduction: We created a standardized workshop to engage residents in quality improvement (QI) using the root cause analysis model. The workshop allows for a robust learning experience while providing solutions derived from clinicians to address important local problems. No prerequisite knowledge or experience is required. Methods: The workshop is facilitated by one or more moderators, ideally with experience in QI. An interdisciplinary group of residents, medical students, nurses, and other attendees comprise an audience which actively engages in workshop activities. Facilitators follow a scripted model to teach important patient safety concepts with frequent break-outs for hands-on application of QI tools. During the workshop, participants create a process map and fishbone diagram, as well as develop and critically evaluate novel interventions. Results: Over the course of one academic year, the workshop has been implemented 17 times with roughly 25 internal medicine residents in attendance at each workshop. In addition, the workshop was run online for 126 participants with varied exposure to QI techniques. Forty percent of these participants completed a survey indicating that over 89% learned something new, 87% felt they could apply the material to their work, and 95% would recommend the workshop to a colleague. Discussion: This 60-minute workshop can provide hands-on QI experience in a standardized format to achieve the dual objectives of teaching QI to clinicians and allowing them to generate innovations. The module can be used for internal case development and trainee participation, but prepared cases are provided for facilitators without the resources for local case development.
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