In December 2022, Switzerland hosted a global patient safety expert consultation to discuss the implementation of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030. The event focused on the pandemic’s impact on patient safety and discussed potential solutions for ensuring sustainable improvements. The objectives of the event were to discuss the
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement launched the second cohort of the Joy and Well-Being Learning Network with ACQUIRE leading the efforts on the African continent. This 18 month program focused on bringing joy back to healthcare workers. The goal was to healthcare professionals’ joy in work. Recently, they released an
The QI team applied the science and methodology of quality improvement to their situation. The Kimende Orthodox team sdeveloped a matrix of key drivers to address the problem of uncontrolled hypertension among diabetes patients. Through weekly data collection and plotting that data on run charts, the team was able to
Patient defaulting is a pressing issue in P.C.E.A Chogoria Hospital’s Diabetes clinic. To address this concern, a collaborative Quality Improvement (QI) project was undertaken with other mission hospitals in central and eastern Kenya. The project spanned six months and involved virtual training, coaching, and weekly meetings. Chogoria’s SMART goal was
Kijabe Hospital staff wanted to do a better job of caring for their patients with diabetes. They joined a quality improvement collaborative with other mission hospitals to learn the science and methodology of quality improvement. They were concerned about the wasted cost and time consumption associated with routine RBS, which
20 healthcare workers from Kimende Orthodox MHC, AIC Kijabe and PCEA Chogoria Hospital graduated on 26th May 2023, from the Acquire- KCHS Diabetes Quality Improvement Collaborative, a program that had been running from September 2022 until May 2023. The graduation, which marked the culmination of the intensive training, was held
We are excited to announce that our Founding Board Member, Lydia Okutoyi has become amember of The International Academy of Quality & Safety (IAQS). This is a prestigiousinstitution established by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), tohonour distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to the field
In a resounding celebration of unwavering dedication and innovation in healthcare, ACQUIRE recently hosted a Quality Improvement (QI) Storytelling Webinar via Zoom on Friday 29th September 2023. This event served as a platform to shine a light on the incredible and remarkable journeys of frontline healthcare champions from various corners
QI Project Title: Establishing an Adverse Event/Incident Reporting Mechanism in a Private Health Facility in Ghana Presented by: Mabel Adobea Owiredu, Quality Manager “Adverse events or incidents are harms that affect patients when they come to the hospital, which [then] makes hospitals unsafe. Ironically, a place where patients should be
Continuous Quality Improvement On Tuberculosis Management At Mutituni Level 4 Hospital In Machakos County – Kenya Presented by: Boice Kitavi, Clinical Officer Introducing Boice Kitavi, a dedicated clinical officer hailing from Kenya. He serves as a pillar of healthcare at Mutituni Level 4 Hospital, located in the heart of Mutituni
