NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, the Department of Internal Medicine will present Medical Grand Rounds, with Marquetta L. Faulkner, MD, MBA, FACP, FASN discussing the topic "Continuous Quality Improvement Is Here to Stay."
Faulkner is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine. She will speak from 12:10 - 1:15 pm at the S. S. Kresge Learning Resource Center, Lecture Hall 1.
Objectives
- Interpret the need for a standardized quality improvement process
- Explain “quality” as it relates to patient care
- Describe some of the Six Sigma tools that help to evaluate and validate quality of care
- Discuss the physician’s role on the healthcare team
ACCREDITATION: Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: Meharry Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
