Open AccessBuilding, scaling, and sustaining a learning health system for surgical quality improvement: A toolkit
Author(s) -
Krapohl Greta L.,
Hemmila Mark R.,
Hendren Samantha,
Bishop Kathy,
Rogers Rhonda,
Rocker Cheryl,
Fasbinder Laurie,
Englesbe Michael J.,
Vu Joceline V.,
Campbell Darrell A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
learning health systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.501
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2379-6146
DOI - 10.1002/lrh2.10215
Subject(s) - operationalization , quality management , collaborative learning , quality (philosophy) , psychological intervention , knowledge management , process management , collaborative network , scale (ratio) , computer science , key (lock) , engineering management , medical education , medicine , operations management , engineering , nursing , management system , philosophy , physics , computer security , epistemology , quantum mechanics
This article describes how to start, replicate, scale, and sustain a learning health system for quality improvement, based on the experience of the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC). The key components to operationalize a successful collaborative improvement infrastructure and the features of a learning health system are explained. This information is designed to guide others who desire to implement quality improvement interventions across a regional network of hospitals using a collaborative approach. A toolkit is provided (under Supporting Information ) with practical information for implementation.