Until recently, the top-notch, internationally recognized Institute for Healthcare Improvement programs remained out of reach for most safety net organizations due to their high cost. Now, thanks to an $8 million scholarship program through Kaiser Permanente, representatives of public hospital systems and community health centers can attend Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) learning opportunities. 

The Safety Net Institute and KP's Office of Community Health Partnerships/Community Benefit coordinate this scholarship program for CAPH member public hospital systems. CAPH member staff, clinicians, and administrators may attend IHI improvement programs in the areas of clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, office and hospital redesign. Click here to view upcoming IHI opportunities.

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Scholarship Application Process

There are four steps to apply for an SNI/Kaiser Permanente scholarship to attend an IHI program:

1. CEO Approval Form (PDF) Scholarships to IHI programs are meant to add value to CAPH health systems, as well as benefiting the individual attendee. For this reason, attendees need the support and approval of senior leadership within their organization. To verify this, SNI must have the signature of the CEO or the CEO’s designee on CEO Approval Form. Please print this form, fill it out, and have your organization’s CEO or CEO’s designee sign it. Fax the signed form to SNI Event Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Afiya Palmer, at 510-874-7111.
   
   
2. After receiving CEO approval, individuals may apply for a scholarship. Please send in your request by filling out this brief Scholarship Form and click “submit”. Note that the request for the Patient Safety Officer Training should be sent at least nine months prior.
   
   
3. The applicant will be contacted and, if approved, provided a code to enter into the electronic registration form on the IHI website.  There will also be follow-up with applicants regarding possible travel support. 
   
   
4. Once approved, register for program via the IHI website.
   

For questions regarding IHI scholarships, please contact Afiya Palmer at apalmer@caph.org or (510) 874-7102.

IHI Programs of Interest to CAPH/SNI Members:

Improvement Advisor Professional Development Program – A nine-month training and support fellowship program designed to develop Improvement Advisors who will provide improvement expertise and leadership to their own health care organizations.

BTS College – Training in all aspects of the IHI Breakthrough Series methodology, designed to help organizations rapidly spread improvements.

Patient Safety Officer Executive Development Program – An intensive eight-day training to help Patient Safety Officers and others responsible for safety create and lead powerful patient safety programs.

National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care – The National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care is the premier "meeting place" for people committed to the mission of improving health care. This annual event draws approximately 4,000 health care leaders from around the world in person and an additional 6,000 via satellite.

International Summit on Redesigning the Clinical Office Practice – The Annual Summit is a world-class conference featuring the best ideas and faculty on areas that are ripe for improvement within the office practice and outpatient settings.

International Summit on Redesigning Hospital Care – This Annual Summit is a convergence of IHI's previous summits on critical care, patient safety, workforce development, and patient flow. With its 360-degree view of the hospital, this event will enable participants to design a unified plan for significant, sustainable improvements.

Web-Based Learning Program – These web-based trainings provide information on a variety of topics and are available anytime (asynchronous). Please visit the IHI website for more information.

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