Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) Now Accepting Applications for 2026!

Northern Health’s Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) program supports the spread of successful physician‑led quality improvement (QI) projects to new sites and communities across the region. If you have a QI initiative that has demonstrated success and would benefit patients and teams in other locations, we want to hear from you.

What Is SQI?

SQI is designed to accelerate the spread of proven QI innovations by providing structured support, resources, and coaching for both sending and receiving sites. The program helps teams replicate success, navigate system‑level challenges, and build capacity for sustainable improvement.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for SQI, projects must:

Originate from a Shared Care Committee or SSC Initiative, including:

• Physician Quality Improvement (PQI)
• Facility Engagement
• Health System Redesign
• UBC Sauder Physician Leadership Program

Be led by a physician and team willing to:

• Provide mentorship and share expertise
• Share project materials (e.g., driver diagrams, data, PDSA cycles, Change Packages)

Demonstrate success and alignment

• Align with Northern Health’s organizational priorities
• Have achieved and sustained its project aim(s)

What SQI Offers

Participating projects receive comprehensive support to ensure successful dissemination, including:

• Coaching and mentorship for both sending and receiving sites
• QI education, training, and resources
• Data analysis and visualization support
• Funding for physician participation at both sites
• Project and change management support
• Assistance navigating system-level challenges

Ready to Spread Your Project?

SQI is now accepting applications for 2026. If you’re ready to share your successful QI work and help strengthen care across Northern Health, we’d love to support you.

Contact Us

For more information, email physicianqi@northernhealth.ca 
Visit: www.nhpqi.ca 
Or scan the QR code on the poster.