SBAR Communication and Safety on the Next WIHI, January 30

SBAR — an acronym for Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation — is a way for health care professionals to effectively and succinctly convey critical information to one another to protect patient safety. On the next WIHI, taking place tomorrow (Thursday, January 30, 2–3 PM EST), host Madge Kaplan and guests will evaluate the use of SBAR for improving quality and patient safety, exploring both the effectiveness and possible shortcomings of the tool.

Want to learn more about SBAR? Check out our course PS 103: Teamwork and Communications to learn more about SBAR and its uses. 

New IHI White Paper on High-Impact Leadership

Leaders at all levels in care delivery organizations are struggling with how to focus their leadership efforts and achieve Triple Aim results — better health, better care, at lower cost — for the populations they serve. High-impact leadership is required. In IHI’s newest white paper, three dimensions of leadership are presented that together define high-impact leadership in health care: new mental models, High-Impact Leadership Behaviors, and the IHI High-Impact Leadership Framework. Also included in the white paper are examples from a variety of health care leaders to help illustrate High-Impact Leadership Behaviors in real-world practice. Access the white paper on high-impact leadership today!

What We’re Reading: ‘Improving Clinical Learning Environments for Tomorrow’s Physicians’

According to early findings from ACGME’s Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) program, traditional didactic training is “necessary but not sufficient” for developing skills to solve problems in the clinical environment. What else can teaching institutions offer, and how can they address what CLER reviewers are calling “a lost opportunity to create a cadre of young physicians equipped to lead sustainable systems-based improvement in clinical care?” Learn more in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Attend the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care in Paris

Join more than 3,000 health professionals from 80 countries for an exciting mix of learning sessions and guided networking events at the 2014 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care, co-sponsored by IHI and the BMJ Publishing Group, from April 8–11 in Paris, France. This year’s theme, “Improve Quality, Reduce Costs, Save Lives,” will continue to build upon previous Forums’ commitment to excellent, safe, and affordable health care. Open to all, the International Forum will benefit both beginners and those experienced in quality improvement.

The IHI Open School has partnered with the BMJ to design special events for students and junior doctors to help make the Forum an even more valuable experience. A limited number of scholarships are available for full-time students and faculty to attend with reduced registration fees. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 7. Click here to learn more about scholarships and programming for students and faculty. 

Reminder to Join the Next Global Chapter Call on February 5 at 12 PM EST

Join the next global Chapter Call, hosted by the IHI Open School Regional Leaders, on February 5 at 12 PM EST. These calls serve to highlight the work Chapters are doing around the world, orient new Chapters to the community, and answer questions about the work your Chapter is doing. All Chapter Leaders, members, and Faculty Advisors are invited to dial in and participate!

The theme of the upcoming call will be sustainability and succession planning. We’ll hear from the University of South Carolina Chapter about how they handle their officer transitions and maintain momentum each year. 

To connect to the call: Follow this link, enter your name and email address, click “Join Now,” and follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Email openschool@ihi.org with any questions.

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