A2. Quantitative methodology for quality improvement, change management, and the design and implementation of quality plans

A2. Quantitative methodology for quality improvement, change management, and the design and implementation of quality plans

Dates

Dates
from 27/10/25 to 14/12/25
Credits
9 ECTS
More information
Neus Gabà
ngaba@fadq.org
+34 93 207 66 08

Objectives

  • Understand the quantitative approach and its tools.
  • Apply the quantitative approach: definition of quality criteria and evaluation study design; monitoring systems for indicators.
  • Understand change as a key aspect of continuous quality improvement.
  • Explain the theoretical foundations of change theory and its phases.
  • Identify the main elements of change management.
  • Understand and manage resistance to change.
  • Introduce the foundations of innovation as an element of improvement management.
  • Understand implementation science as a key step in continuous quality improvement.
  • Identify the strategic and operational phases of a quality plan and develop the main elements of the approach to external and internal customers.
  • Differentiate the contents of a quality plan.
  • Identify organizational systems, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, and different workgroups in a quality plan.
  • Identify team dynamics, develop strategies to improve team functioning, and describe the role of team leadership and motivation.
  • Understand the importance of effective communication in teams and meeting management.

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