Quality Catalyst - Igniting Improvement And Inspiring Excellence


Better is possible. But how do we get there?

It starts with a willingness to try.

We are all leaders in quality in our own spaces.

This space is here to support everyone who is curious about improving the quality of any aspect of their practice, service, experience, for themselves, their team and for patients.

This community is a place to build partnerships with our colleagues, exchange ideas, collaborate and learn from each other.

Let's get started!

  • Check out QI Conversations blog posts below for inspiration and to ignite your curiosity.
  • Click 'Subscribe' on the right to get updates on new posts right to your Inbox.
  • Create a Together 4 Health account to comment on blog posts or to participate in any of the surveys or quick polls.
  • Answer the poll on the right and survey below to tell us about yourself and what you want to see on this page.
  • Post a QI question or idea on our Discussion page.
  • Connect with the CCA Provincial Systems, Programs & Performance team and ask us a question below.
  • Sign up for training in QI through the Training and Learning links on the right.
  • Try it! Got an idea? Start with something small, make a change, observe and see how it goes!


We invite you to contribute to this blog space. Feel free to reach out to us directly by emailing Michael Sidra (michael.sidra@cancercarealberta.ca) or Monika Podkowa (monika.podkowa@cancercarealberta.ca).

And don't forget to click Subscribe on the right to get updates on new posts right to your Inbox.


Blog Subscription Issues: Please note that we have been made aware of a technical issue affecting the blog subscription process. Users who have already confirmed their blog registration may encounter an error message when attempting to "Follow the Blog." Please note that this issue does not affect users’ ability to interact with the platform in any other way.



Better is possible. But how do we get there?

It starts with a willingness to try.

We are all leaders in quality in our own spaces.

This space is here to support everyone who is curious about improving the quality of any aspect of their practice, service, experience, for themselves, their team and for patients.

This community is a place to build partnerships with our colleagues, exchange ideas, collaborate and learn from each other.

Let's get started!

  • Check out QI Conversations blog posts below for inspiration and to ignite your curiosity.
  • Click 'Subscribe' on the right to get updates on new posts right to your Inbox.
  • Create a Together 4 Health account to comment on blog posts or to participate in any of the surveys or quick polls.
  • Answer the poll on the right and survey below to tell us about yourself and what you want to see on this page.
  • Post a QI question or idea on our Discussion page.
  • Connect with the CCA Provincial Systems, Programs & Performance team and ask us a question below.
  • Sign up for training in QI through the Training and Learning links on the right.
  • Try it! Got an idea? Start with something small, make a change, observe and see how it goes!


We invite you to contribute to this blog space. Feel free to reach out to us directly by emailing Michael Sidra (michael.sidra@cancercarealberta.ca) or Monika Podkowa (monika.podkowa@cancercarealberta.ca).

And don't forget to click Subscribe on the right to get updates on new posts right to your Inbox.


Blog Subscription Issues: Please note that we have been made aware of a technical issue affecting the blog subscription process. Users who have already confirmed their blog registration may encounter an error message when attempting to "Follow the Blog." Please note that this issue does not affect users’ ability to interact with the platform in any other way.


  • Quality Catalyst - Igniting Improvement And Inspiring Excellence

    What is it and what's in it for you?

    By Michael Sidra


    Welcome to the launch of Cancer Care Alberta’s own quality improvement and innovation blog called: Quality Catalyst - Igniting Improvement And Inspiring Excellence.

    I’m Michael Sidra and I have the privilege of working with you at CCA as the lead for Provincial Systems, Programs and Performance (PSPP). If we haven’t met before – nice to e-meet you.

    This blog is curated by the PSPP teams (although we’re counting on your expertise and contributions). The PSPP portfolio supports clinical and operational teams to continually improve. Our team’s vision is

    What is it and what's in it for you?

    By Michael Sidra


    Welcome to the launch of Cancer Care Alberta’s own quality improvement and innovation blog called: Quality Catalyst - Igniting Improvement And Inspiring Excellence.

    I’m Michael Sidra and I have the privilege of working with you at CCA as the lead for Provincial Systems, Programs and Performance (PSPP). If we haven’t met before – nice to e-meet you.

    This blog is curated by the PSPP teams (although we’re counting on your expertise and contributions). The PSPP portfolio supports clinical and operational teams to continually improve. Our team’s vision is “To be the most trusted healthcare improvement team anywhere. Because better is possible.”


    Why a blog?

    Sharing information, resources and successes is a key feature of high-performing organizations.

    AND

    There is world-class expertise right here in CCA.

    The Quality Catalyst blog will publish blog style articles written by subject matter experts with the aim of sharing learnings and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

    But there is more.

    Our hope is that the Quality Catalyst will be a place for leaders, improvers, and lifelong learners to connect, share ideas and learn from each other. It’s not just one person or group writing – we invite everyone to share learnings, celebrate successes and add improvement ideas or innovations.


    The Invite

    While there will be a few “CCA All” emails to generate some awareness about this blog, we will send the blog to only those who subscribe. To subscribe to the blog posts, visit the blog space and click Subscribe on the right side of the page.

    If in the future you decide you no longer want to get the blog, you can easily unsubscribe.

    Let's learn, teach, and improve together. Because better is possible.


    Thank you!

    -Michael Sidra


    p.s. Do you have expertise you’d like to share? The Quality Catalyst isn’t just about content—it’s about connection. Join us in exchanging ideas, collaborating, learning and building meaningful partnerships.

    p.p.s. If you’ve read this far then we should definitely be friends 😊 Go to the blog page and Subscribe (right hand side of the page).


    Michael is the Senior Program Lead of the Provincial Systems, Programs & Performance team in Cancer Care Alberta. He dedicates his career to improving patient outcomes and enhancing health system performance by optimizing processes and delivering innovative solutions to complex issues.

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