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First experience consulting at a QI Clinic: BCTS XXVI

 First experience as a consulting at a QI Clinic was so similar to my seeing first patient as intern! Firsts are special ! I thought I should share it here! So, the candid definition of a QI Clinic is its a therapy session not for you but your Quality improvement project where we help you help your improvement initiative.



I reflected on my journey from being a medical student immersed in textbooks and clinical shadowing to transitioning into a medical intern. In my final year, I recall moments of uncertainty regarding my continued interest in medicine (Deja vu). However, engaging in my first consult as a medical intern dispelled many of the concerns I had held then and sort of reassuring me that I can practice medicine. So ,after practicing "complex QI methodologies" for my project , I never had that confidence to state that I could help/advise people in their QI projects until the other day. I am now eager to participate more frequently in these clinics to play around with QI tools.

One of the best aspects of the clinic was the opportunity to listen to nurses coming up with fantastic ideas to improve their departments, whose insights shed light on the current situation and the diverse pathways to improvement available.  Addressing real issues, such as the incontinence problem in a unit and the other had oral hygiene concerns.
Reflecting on the session, I was struck by the universality of QI principles and their potential for adaptation in diverse contexts. Despite initially feeling unfamiliar with the operational aspects, I was able to leverage the QI template to facilitate a fresh perspective on identified needs. So , the insights gained from the session.

1. Clarifying the ask before you go ahead with your input, sometimes all people need is reassurance ( ED story everyday)
2. Acknowledging the significant influence individuals can have during QI clinic sessions.

So far so much

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