Most health care executives are keenly aware of the need to get physicians engaged in quality improvement efforts in order for these efforts to succeed. To achieve system-level improvement, it is imperative that the quality and safety agendas of physicians are aligned with those of the organization.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement can make this happen. IHI has developed Engaging with Physicians in a Shared Quality Agenda, a two-day seminar that provides health care leaders with an opportunity to learn and apply concrete practical strategies for engaging physicians in the quality and safety work of their institution. Led by expert IHI senior faculty members James L. Reinertsen, MD, John Whittington, MD, Bill Rupp, MD, and Alice Gosfield, JD, the seminar will address how to advance a shared, measurable quality of care program of an entire hospital or other health system.   

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Establish a framework for engaging with physicians in a common quality agenda.
• Develop a segmented, specific plan for engagement of physicians at various levels in the quality and safety strategies of your organization.
• Expand your network of contacts and resources among peer executives who are also focused on physician engagement in quality and safety.

   Listen to the November 2006 Informational Call on Engaging with Physicians in a Shared Quality Agenda with James Reinertsen, MD, and John Whittington, MD.