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Physician Directors of Quality (PDQs) advance quality within their departments by reviewing safety reports, analyzing performance measures, aligning teams, and taking action to maximize patient outcomes.
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- Learn the key roles and responsibilities of a Physician Director of Quality (PDQ).
- Discover how quality data is collected through sources like Vizient and its key reports.
- Explore a practical approach for setting yearly QI goals and tracking divisional performance measures.
- Understand strategies for improving quality through the use of metrics, team alignment, and targeted action.
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