The ACQUIRE QI LEADERSHIP FORUM
2024
Building Quality Improvement into Africa's Heath System Agenda
Background
The July 2024 ACQUIRE Quality Improvement Leadership Forum was a great success, with over 700 attendees, 60 in-person, and 638 online participants from 9 African countries, the forum showcased a continent-wide perspective on patient safety and quality improvement. The fuorum titled, Building Quality Improvement into Africa’s Health System Agenda, allowed different professionald oin Healthcare to share their knowledge and experiences in applying Quality Improvement and reducing the gap between what we know and what we do
Session Highlights:
Session 1: The Global Status of Quality and Safety
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.
Session 2: Quality Improvement Capabilities Across the Health System
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…
Session 3: Enhancing Patient Safety through Infection Prevention and Control
Session 3 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement (QI) Leadership Forum 2024 spotlighted Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) as a cornerstone of patient safety.
Session 4: Patient-Centered Care and Engaging Leadership for Quality Improvement
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 5: Intentional Leadership for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Session 5 of the ACQUIRE Quality Improvement (QI) Leadership Forum 2024 presented a powerful exploration of how intentional leadership drives advancements…
Session 6: Building Effective Leadership Communication and a Quality Improvement Community in African Healthcare
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 Highlights:
Conference Resources
Conference Report
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Meet The ACQUIRE QI Leadership Forum Planning Committee
Dr Mary Adam
Co-Founder
Dr. Lydia Okutoyi
Co-Founder
Ruthpearl Ng'ang'a
Co-Founder
Dr. William Sigilai
Senior Medical Specialist
Dr. Charles Kandie
Technical Advisor
Dr. Faith Lelei
Director, Clinical Services, AIC Kijabe Hospital
Dr. Carolyne Mukuha
Healthcare Quality Consultant
Dr. Mike Mulongo
Health Financing | Health Systems
Dr. Sarah Kiptinness
Head of Clinical Quality & Innovation, Penda Health
Caroline Kendi
Quality and Patient Safety Manager - Halisi Family Hospital | QMS Trainer | Quality Assurance | HMHP
Thomas Gachuki
Laboratory Quality Management Systems Consultant
Dr. Aisha Mohamed
Public Health Specialist
Jackline Olouch - Aridi, Ph.D.
Director | Research Scientist | Global Education & Partnerships
Dr. Olabisi Ogunbase
QI Lead/Mentor, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Nigeria
Dr. Sabelile Tenza
Quality & Safety Researcher