Domain 8
Quality Improvement
This domain can be partially mapped to the following competence of the HK Doctors document:
Roles of doctors within the healthcare system - Medical graduates should understand the healthcare system in Hong Kong and the clinical responsibilities and role of a doctor in the society. They should also appreciate the roles of doctors as researchers, mentors, teachers and managers in the system.
Basic Training
Learning Objectives
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Understand quality improvement principles.
Key Capabilities
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Understand the concept of audit and CQI projects
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Understand the concept and technique in data collection
Illustrations
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Apply and evaluate local and national clinical guidelines and protocols in paediatric practice and public health, and recognize the individual patient needs when using them
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Apply knowledge of how to access clinical databases and find web-based information for quality improvement
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Handle complaints and feedbacks from CYP and families in a constructive manner
Higher Training
Learning Objectives
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Apply knowledge of Quality Improvement to undertake projects and audits to improve clinical effectiveness, patient safety and experience under guidance.
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Participate in Quality Improvement projects with other healthcare professionals and facilitates reflective evaluation in relation to QI interventions under guidance.
Key Capabilities
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Identify opportunities for quality improvement
Illustrations
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Execute a simple quality improvement project using improvement under guidance.
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Understand the process of hospital accreditation
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Understand the key performance indices in clinical practice of the trainee’s institution.