QIClearn

29/05/2026

📢 Looking to stay up to date with the latest in healthcare improvement? The QI Hub have just released their May 2026 Improvement Evidence Update!

A concise 2-page roundup of the most relevant research, tools, and events from the past month. Quick to read, easy to use, and packed with insights for quality improvement in healthcare.

👇 Read now:
https://www.theqihub.com/post/may-2026-improvement-evidence-update

or see the link in our bio

Created by Dr Andrea Gibbons & Somerset NHS FT 💙

28/05/2026

📢 There's still time to sign up to our FREE 1-hour virtual workshop next week!

Learn how to set up a high-quality PDSA cycle and get your QI tick early in your career.

Led by Nikki Davey, pharmacist and QI expert with 15+ years’ experience, you’ll cover:
✅ The Model for Improvement – made simple
✅ PDSA vs Audit – what actually matters
✅ How to design a PDSA cycle that creates real impact

💡 Walk away with practical skills, resources, and a certificate for your portfolio.

📅 Tuesday 2nd June, 1.00-2.00 PM - online
Completely FREE!

👉 Sign up now: https://qiclearn.com/how-to-set-up-a-good-quality-pdsa-cycle/

(or see the link in bio)

Improve ONE thing that could make a big difference!

21/05/2026

🌟 As part of the QI Leaders Pathway 2025 Vets for Pets course, Wimbi Nhandara led an impactful quality improvement project focused on post‑operative pain management.

🐾 Wimbi's project, “Paws for Comfort”, aimed to improve how accurately pain is assessed in pets after surgery - recognising pain as a vital sign and a key factor in recovery and patient welfare.

By introducing individual pain scoring charts, engaging the nursing team, and adopting the validated Glasgow Composite Acute Pain Scale, Wimbi significantly improved the consistency and reliability of pain assessments. This enabled nurses to confidently escalate and administer analgesia when needed.

✅ The result? More accurate pain recognition, better pain relief for patients, and stronger, evidence‑based nursing practice.

🖼️ View the full poster here: https://qiclearn.com/paws-for-comfort/

Paws for comfort Correctly assessing pet pain after surgery Lead Author: Wimbi Nhandara Organistation: Vets for Pets Co-Authors: Mentor: Nikki Davey Programme: QI Leaders Pathway 2025 – Vets for Pets cohort 2 Click or tap on the poster to zoom Download A PDF Version

20/05/2026

Dentistry is incredibly rewarding but it can also be high pressure. Productivity demands, complaints and complex cases can place real strain on clinicians and teams.

➡️ At QIClearn, we help dental organisations create safe learning environments where clinicians reflect, learn from real cases and support each other.

This helps improve:
✔ Morale
✔ Staff retention
✔ Safety culture

For multi-practice groups, we also help turn clinical experiences, complaints and near-misses into shared learning, so improvements don’t stay in just one practice but benefit the whole organisation.

✅ Work alongside QIClearn to turn clinical experiences, complaints and near-misses into shared learning across the organisation. This helps with: peer review, clinical development advisors, quality improvement and governance.

Our programmes are particularly valuable for organisations recruiting overseas dentists, helping clinicians who are new to the NHS and UK systems build confidence faster through reflection, peer learning and real case discussion.

The result? Stronger teams and reduced clinical risk.

📩 Book your free Dental Business Discovery Call to find out more.

Email us at: [email protected]

or visit: https://qiclearn.com/working-in-dentistry/

(or see the link in our bio)

15/05/2026

🌟 As part of the QI Leaders Pathway 2025 Vets for Pets course, Laura Stapleton led a practical quality improvement project focused on infection prevention in practice.

🐾 Her project, “Paw & Order: Cleanliness Unit”, tackled inconsistencies in cleaning and disinfection by strengthening daily standards across consultation rooms, prep, and reception areas - key spaces for patient and team safety.

By clarifying cleaning checklists, using UV fluorescent markers to audit high‑touch surfaces, and engaging the whole team through training and feedback, Laura set a clear aim: 80% of identified touch points cleaned and disinfected daily. Small, visible changes helped raise awareness and embed more reliable routines.

✅ The impact? Improved consistency, stronger infection control practices, and a shared team commitment to cleaner, safer environments for patients, clients, and colleagues.

🖼️ View the full poster here: https://qiclearn.com/paw-order-cleanliness-unit/

Paw & Order: Cleanliness Unit Advancing Cleaning Standards in Veterinary Care Lead Author: Laura Stapleton Organistation: Vets for Pets Co-Authors: Mentor: Heather Shearer Programme: QI Leaders Pathway 2025 – Vets for Pets cohort 2 Click or tap on the poster to zoom Download A PDF Version

14/05/2026

📢 Now FREE! Join our 1-hour virtual workshop to learn how to set up a high-quality PDSA cycle and get your QI tick early in your career.

Led by Nikki Davey, pharmacist and QI expert with 15+ years’ experience, you’ll cover:
✅ The Model for Improvement – made simple
✅ PDSA vs Audit – what actually matters
✅ How to design a PDSA cycle that creates real impact

💡 Walk away with practical skills, resources, and a certificate for your portfolio.

📅 Tuesday 2nd June, 1.00-2.00 PM - online
Completely FREE!

👉 Sign up now: https://qiclearn.com/how-to-set-up-a-good-quality-pdsa-cycle/

(or see the link in bio)

Improve ONE thing that could make a big difference!

12/05/2026

📢 Now booking! Improve ONE Thing: the Full QIP Open course Autumn 2026 - an innovative 4-month course designed for busy healthcare professionals across all specialties:

✅ Medical trainees
✅ Consultants
✅ Nurses
✅ Pharmacists
✅ Allied health professionals

What Makes This Course Different?

✨ Hands-On Learning: Work step-by-step on a QI project of your choice.
📚 Bite-Sized Lessons: Easily turn theory into action.
📱 Flexible Access: Learn on-the-go with mobile-friendly content.
🛠️ Practical Tools: Download ready-to-use templates to streamline your work.
🏆 Track Your Success: Earn experience points and climb the leadership board!

Sign up now: https://qiclearn.com/improve-one-thing-the-full-qip-open-course/ (or see the link in our bio)

07/05/2026

🌟 As part of the QI Leaders Pathway 2025 Vets for Pets Amy Combes took on a key patient safety challenge in practice.

🐾 Her project, “Anaesthetics: EmBARKation Checks”, focused on improving completion of pre-anaesthetic safety checklists - a vital step in preventing errors and protecting patients.

By simplifying checklists, refining workflows, and engaging the whole team, Amy increased completion rates from 5 in 10 to 7 in 10 patients, demonstrating how small, thoughtful changes can make a real difference.

✅ The result? Safer procedures, stronger team engagement, and a more reliable approach to anaesthetic care.

🖼️ View the full poster here: https://qiclearn.com/anaesthetics-embarkationchecks/

Anaesthetics: EmBARKationchecks (Completion of pre-anaesthetic checklists) Lead Author: Amy Combes Organistation: Vets for Pets Co-Authors: Ruby Shinner Mentor: Heather Shearer Programme: QI Leaders Pathway 2025 – Vets for Pets cohort 2 Click or tap on the poster to zoom Download A PDF Version

06/05/2026

🎉 We’re looking forward to this next week! Nikki Davey will be leading two interactive workshops designed to boost your QI skills and impact:

🕚 11:15–12:00
Using QI to address health inequalities – your chance to learn and practice
Co-delivered with Hannah Zu

🕑 14:20–15:00
QI coaching elevates impact – see and hear how!

Now in its 13th year, this national event brings together 300+ attendees and leading voices in patient safety and QI.

Expect practical learning, real-world examples, and opportunities to build your skills.

Explore the full programme: https://bristolpatientsafety.com/programme.html

🗓 13th May 2026, 09:00-16:45
🌐 Online
Book your place now at: https://bristolpatientsafety.com/book.html

30/04/2026

📢 Looking to stay up to date with the latest in healthcare improvement? The APRIL 2026 QI Hub Evidence Update is here!

A concise 2-page roundup of the most relevant research, tools, and events from the past month. Quick to read, easy to use, and packed with insights for quality improvement in healthcare.

🔗 Read now: https://www.theqihub.com/post/april-2026-improvement

or see the link in our bio

Created by Dr Andrea Gibbons & Somerset NHS FT 💙