The journey began with a two-day, in-person QI training where participants were introduced to the science and methods of Quality Improvement, an entirely new concept for most. This was the ignition point that sparked curiosity and opened minds to the possibility of doing things differently. This is how healthcare workers in Nyandarua were empowered and drove change right at the frontline re)
At 5:00 a.m., in the quiet corridors of a Level 5 hospital in Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi, a nurse on duty scans the surgical prep board and pauses for a minute. The patient schedule at the facility is tight, and the staff is lean. She wonders aloud. There is so much to do, so much that needs to change, but I don’t know how to make a difference. What if she and others like her had the training they needed at the frontline to drive quality improvement processes right where they worked?
Quality Improvement in Africa and Why It Matters for ACQUIRE: “What’s the measurable impact?” It’s the question that echoes through every QI conversation and one that ACQUIRE embraces fully. In this blog, we explore how ACQUIRE is not only implementing Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives across Africa but also measuring, learning from, and adapting those efforts in real time.
Session 6 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement (QI) Leadership Forum focused on strengthening leadership communication and establishing a community of practice for QI across African healthcare systems.
Session 5 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement (QI) Leadership Forum 2024 presented a powerful exploration of how intentional leadership drives advancements…
Session 4 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement (QI) Leadership Forum 2024 examined the pivotal role of patient-centered care (PCC) and the impact of engaged leadership on advancing quality initiatives. Led by Benta Omonge..
Session 3 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement (QI) Leadership Forum 2024 spotlighted Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) as a cornerstone of patient safety.
Session 2 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement Leadership Forum provided an opportunity for healthcare professionals to share their personal experiences and insights on Quality Improvement (QI) Capabilities…
On 18th-19th July, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and quality improvement specialists from 9 African countries gathered for the ACQUIRE QI Leadership Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.
In healthcare, the pursuit of quality improvement (QI) is not just a strategic decision but a critical component of patient care. Yet, as many professionals know, without the buy-in from top management, implementing and succeeding in QI initiatives can be challenging. At the heart of driving these improvements is a
