Quality Improvement Learning Network

Quality Improvement (QI) is an evidence-based approach that helps primary care free up time to deliver and evaluate initiatives, and embed new approaches more effectively and efficiently into practice. Read more

This Learning Network is your starting place for all QI tools, guidance and case studies. Hover over the different sections on the QI wheel below to see what each area is about.

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Request a hard copy of the QI Quick Guides

You can request hard copies of the RCGP Quality Improvement for General Practice Quick Guides here.

QI Ready eLearning modules

The RCGP has produced eLearning modules to compliment the QI Ready network and self-accreditation process. There will be a suite of three modules, the first was released in February. The following two modules will be launched shortly. The three modules will explore the following topics: ... Read more »

QI Ready self-accreditation

QI Ready is a self approval tool to assist you in better understanding QI methodologies, including clear examples of QI in practice. Read more »

Haxby PROACTIVE project

Haxby Prospective Review Of Patient ACcess, Time Management and Workload to ImproVe Efficiency (PROACTIVE) project will have three overarching themes: Patient Care, Sustainability and Collaboration. These themes will be visible in all work streams and changes that are developed. Read more »

Recently added resources

Sepsis podcastIn this podcast Dr Simon Stockley explores the GPs role and needs in a Sepsis aware healthcare system.
RCGP introduction to QI readyIn this video our 2 Clinical Champions, Dr Mike Holmes and Dr Simon Stockill, discuss the portal, our QI Ready quick guides and the range of case studies available.
A guide to improve early diagnosis of cancerA detailed guide to support quality improvement activities in the context of cancer (e.g. recognition, investigation, referral, safety netting) in primary care. QI Toolkit for Early Diagnosis of Cancer

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Recently added case studies

iSPACE – dementia friendly GP surgeriesiSPACE is a quality improvement and innovation programme delivered in GP surgeries in all parts of Hampshire, Dorset, IOW and south Wiltshire.
Evaluation of application of 56 evidence based prescribing safety indicatorsAim The aim of this project was to test the usefulness and practicality of implementing, in general practice, the 56 prescribing safety indicators described in Spencer et al. Identification of an updated set of prescribing safety indicators for GP’s.1. These 56 prescribing indicators were all ...
Releasing Time for GPs – improving mail workflowIntroduction: Our QI process started with a near-miss significant event. This involved a hospital clinic letter that was sent to the practice and forwarded to the relevant GP. The letter asked the GP to change one of the patient’s regular medications. This instruction was missed ...

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Recently added members

Krishna IsukapalliI am a GP partner in Oldham.
rebecca newell priceHi rebecca, please provide some background details about yourself to share with other members of the Quality Improvement Learning Network.
Hayley DunnI am the Clinical Priority Programme Officer for Networks and Events in the Clinical Innovation and Research Centre at the Royal College of General Practitioners.

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Recently added discussions

Experiences of quality improvement in general practiceWe are keen to hear about members’ experiences of quality improvement in general practice. Was your practice an early adopter of QI and does it have lots of experience? Have you encountered barriers to carrying out QI activities? What have you found to be the positives and ...
What do you think about the Learning Network?Whether you have been involved in quality improvement for a while or just want to find out more, we are interested to know whether the Learning Network is supporting you in your journey and helping you to connect to colleagues across the country who are working to improve quality in primary care.
Thoughts on the General Practice Forward ViewThe General Practice Forward View, published in April 2016, sets out a plan, backed by a multi-billion pound investment, to stabilise and transform general practice. We are interested to know what members think about it.

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