Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager (CHQIMgr)®

Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager (CHQIMgr)®

The Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager certification is a prestigious designation that acknowledges individuals who demonstrate exceptional competence,
expertise, and leadership in managing quality improvement initiatives within healthcare organizations. This certification signifies a commitment to excellence in ensuring patient
safety, enhancing clinical outcomes, and optimizing healthcare delivery processes.

To qualify for the Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement
Manager designation, candidates must typically meet rigorous criteria, including:

A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in healthcare management,
quality improvement, healthcare administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees (such as
a master's or MBA) may be preferred.

Significant experience in healthcare quality improvement roles, typically ranging from 7 to 15 years or more, with demonstrated leadership and responsibility for quality improvement programs and initiatives.

A comprehensive understanding of healthcare quality improvement principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Adherence to ethical principles and professional codes of conduct established by relevant healthcare organizations and regulatory bodies, including a commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

 

Evaluation of the candidate's knowledge, skills, and competencies through a combination of methods, which may include:

  • Review of academic qualifications, professional certifications, and continuing education courses related to healthcare quality improvement.
  • Documentation of professional experience, including descriptions of quality improvement projects led, methodologies used, and outcomes achieved.
  • Examination or assessment of technical knowledge and competency in quality improvement principles, measurement methods, data analysis techniques, and performance improvement strategies.

Interviews or oral examinations to assess the candidate's understanding of healthcare quality improvement concepts, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills.

The Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager designation is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in areas such as:

  • Quality Improvement Planning and Strategy Development
  • Performance Measurement and Benchmarking
  • Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement Methodologies
  • Patient Safety and Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation Standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission)
  • Change Management and Organizational Culture Transformation

Achieving the Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager certification offers numerous benefits, including:

Features & benefits

01

Professional Recognition

The designation distinguishes holders as highly skilled and experienced professionals in the field of healthcare quality improvement, enhancing their credibility and reputation within the healthcare industry.

02

Career Advancement

Chartered Healthcare Quality Improvement Managers are well-positioned for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, quality improvement agencies, consulting firms, and government agencies, with opportunities for career progression and increased responsibilities.

03

Organizational Resilience

Certified professionals contribute to improving patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices, reducing medical errors, and optimizing healthcare processes to deliver high-quality care.

03

Continued Professional Development

Holders of the designation are committed to ongoing learning and development, staying abreast of emerging methodologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in healthcare quality improvement.