Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Careers

Guide to physician roles in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety programs.

What is Quality Improvement?

Quality improvement (QI) in healthcare focuses on systematically improving processes and outcomes. Physicians in QI roles lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and care efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead quality improvement initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analyses for adverse events
  • Implement PDSA cycles and Lean/Six Sigma projects
  • Monitor quality metrics and outcomes data
  • Chair patient safety committees

Common Job Titles

  • Medical Director, Quality
  • Chief Quality Officer
  • VP Quality & Patient Safety
  • Medical Director, Patient Safety

Compensation Range

  • Medical Director: $250,000 - $350,000
  • Chief Quality Officer: $350,000 - $500,000+
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