The ACQUIRE Theory of Change ACQUIRE’s BIG IDEA: HEALTHCARE WITHOUT QUALITY IS UNSAFE Frontline healthcare workers learning from data on their patients and processes is the key to saving lives in Africa ACQUIRE believes that the key differentiator between the poor/low healthcare practice in SSA and the relatively
What is the difference between the ACQUIRE Theory Leadership Course and the ACQUIRE Experiential Leadership Course? The ACQUIRE Theory Leadership Course is a six-week online program in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), covering Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (QI). It includes 13 self-paced modules (17.5 hours total)
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
While uniting in our shared commitment to improve patient safety, especially as we observe this year’s World Patient Safety Day, the Quality Improvement & Patient Experience Working Group of the ACQUIRE African Community of Practice, held an inaugural webinar discussing “ Building a Culture of Patient-Centered Care: Leadership’s Role in
By Dr Lydia Okutoyi Even though erring is human, no patient should be harmed when visiting a hospital or a clinic to seek medical treatment. Available global data shows that 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in healthcare and more than 3 million deaths occur annually due to unsafe care,
By Dr. Mary Adam and Dr. Jackline Oluoch Aridi Last month the curtains came down on the inaugural African Consortium for Quality Improvement in Frontline Healthcare Research (ACQUIRE)’s Leadership Forum in Nairobi. Themed ‘Building Quality Improvement into Africa’s Health System Agenda,’ the meeting acknowledged that several African countries face challenges
Other measures have been adopted, such as: promotion of ‘barrier gestures’ (measures people can take to reduce risk of infection, such as regular handwashing or only using a tissue once), closure of schools, a curfew at night, and most recently the compulsory wearing of masks. Other policies introduced are designed
There is no doubt that Africa is in need of improvement. However, much of this need can be traced back to centuries of human behavior, including eating and engaging in physical activity. The data from various countries around the world provides evidence that is changing, with countries in Africa taking
Frontline Healthcare is essential for the future of Africa. With technology and changes in technology, Frontline Healthcare is able to provide care to patients with the latest in technology. In Africa, Frontline Healthcare is able to provide care to patients with the latest in technology. Frontline Healthcare is essential for
According to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) website, Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. During this week, IHI seeks to advance important discussions locally and globally, and inspire action to improve the safety of the
