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CPQCC will be taking NICU teams “back to the basics” with a renewed emphasis on implementation science, bolstered by a foundation of effective communication. While championing health equity and advocacy, IP25 will involve integrating data analysis and deep dives into trends over time. There will be interactive team sessions that foster open communication, collaboration and shared learning among participants in pursuit of equitable neonatal care.
Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable QI learning and networking experience! Come for the knowledge, stay for the sunset! This event has passed.
Watch the Improvement Palooza 2025 Recap Video!
Improvement Palooza 2025 Summary: Igniting Action & Collaboration in Neonatal Care
CPQCC’s Improvement Palooza 2025 brought together 195 multidisciplinary neonatal professionals from across California for a dynamic, energizing conference focused on quality improvement, equity, and family-centered care.
Key Highlights:
- 91% of participants left with tools and insights to apply directly to QI efforts.
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80% reported actionable next steps for their NICU, including:
- Launching/refining PDSA cycles
- Advancing colostrum & skin-to-skin initiatives
- Building expanding Family Advisory Councils
- Tackling techequity and stratifying data by race/ethnicity
- Networking that matters: Over 100 attendees found dedicated networking time highly effective, with strong engagement around QI Storyboards which allowed NICU teams to broadly showcase their QI efforts.
- 98% would recommend the conference to a colleague.
Participants praised the event for reigniting their passion for QI. Whether navigating family engagement, incorporating the QI framework or advancing evidence-based care, Improvement Palooza equipped teams with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed commitment to collaborative improvement.
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IP2025 QI Storyboard
We’re excited to introduce a new concept for our IP25 teams: the QI Storyboard! This creative tool will allow you to showcase your NICU’s improvement journey, highlighting your project’s goals, strategies, progress, and outcomes in a visually engaging format. Storyboards are a great way to capture and share the story behind your efforts, helping to inspire and connect with other CPQCC teams.
To support you in creating your NICU’s QI storyboard, we will provide:
- Step-by-step instructions on using Canva, a user-friendly platform for designing your storyboard.
- Several templates and examples to guide you in organizing your content. We encourage you to tweak as needed and be creative as ever!
- All finalized storyboards will need to be uploaded to BOX here by February 15th.
And here’s the fun part: CPQCC will handle the printing of your storyboards and have them ready to display at IP25 for all attendees to see. We hope that your team can informally share your QI work with others throughout the day. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your hard work in a creative and meaningful way! Stay tuned for more details and resources. We can’t wait to see your stories come to life!
Questions or issues? Please reach out to Courtney Breault, Associate Director of Quality, at: cnisbet@stanford.edu
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