Valdymas Intelligence LLC
Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety Transformation Program
Preparing Tomorrow's Healthcare Quality Leaders Today
Mar 17 - Apr 12
Jul 21 - Aug 16
Nov 17 - Dec 13
From Bedside to Boardroom
From today's healthcare students to tomorrow's quality leaders — transforming healthcare quality across Nigeria and Africa.
Hospital-Level Quality Institutionalization
We install a complete Quality Operating System — governance, systems, capability and measurement — to embed quality and patient safety across the whole facility.
- Quality Operating System
- Built on our 7-Pillar Model
- Flexible, tiered engagements
HQPSTP Cohorts + Continuous Learning
The Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety Transformation Program — cohort-based training run three times a year, plus async access to our Learning Management System for continuous team development.
- 3 cohorts every year
- + Async LMS for the whole team
- Mentorship & certification
Empowering the Next Generation
A free one-weekend, 6-hour program — four times a year — introducing future medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, lab-science and allied-health professionals to quality, safety & digital transformation.
- 100% FREE tuition
- 6 hours • 4 times a year
- A pipeline into Program 02
Student Introductory Training Programme
A specialized 2-day virtual certificate course introducing undergraduate and clinical healthcare students to Quality Improvement, Patient Safety Science, and Digital Health Transformation.
Eligible Student Disciplines:
Target Audience
University Healthcare Students
Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy & Allied Health
Upcoming Cohort
September 12 & 13, 2026
Cohort 2 (Upcoming)
Student Credential
Certificate of Completion
Free Digital Credential Included
Organized by NiMSA Emerging Leaders Forum (ELF) & ILUMSA
The Future Physician: Healthcare Leadership in the 21st Century
Topic: Leading Healthcare in an Evolving World
"The future of medicine belongs to physicians who can lead, innovate, influence, and transform healthcare. Join seasoned healthcare leaders for practical insights on thriving as a physician in an ever-evolving world."
Date
31st July, 2026
Time
5:00 PM (WAT)
Platform
Google Meet
Featured Keynote Speakers
Dr. Joshua Kolawole
MD, MBA, MASc., M.Ed., CPHQ, FISQua, PMP
Dr. Aisha Asila Ahmed
Healthcare Quality & Leadership Advocate
Khadijat Musbau
Campus Director, NiMSA ELF ILUMSA
Raji Abdulhameed
General Secretary, NiMSA ELF ILUMSA
Why This Program Matters
Healthcare systems worldwide face an urgent quality and safety crisis. In an era of unprecedented challenges—regulatory scrutiny, accreditation requirements, and the imperative for value-based care—the need for well-trained quality and safety professionals has never been greater.
Medical errors in the US
From preventable medical errors
By adverse events globally
Healthcare-associated infections
"HQPSTP addresses this critical need by providing a comprehensive, practical, and personalized learning experience that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
A High-Impact Training Experience
HQPSTP is designed to empower healthcare professionals to lead transformative improvements in care delivery. This virtual program equips participants with advanced competencies to reduce harm, improve patient outcomes, and foster a culture of excellence.
8 Contact Sessions
Comprehensive curriculum covering all key domains
16 Hours Total
2 hours per session + personalized learning time
4 Weeks (2 sessions per week)
2 sessions per week for optimal learning
Live Virtual + Recorded
Flexible delivery with 1:1 coaching included
25-40 Participants per cohort
Optimal class size for interaction
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Flexible Session Options
Weekday Option
Tues/Thurs
8-10pm CT
Weekend Option
Sat/Sun
2-4pm CT
Four Cornerstone Domains
Through a blend of live expert-led workshops, case studies, and applied projects, HQPSTP covers four cornerstone domains of modern healthcare excellence.
Advanced Concepts in Healthcare Quality
Quality improvement frameworks, data-driven decision-making, value-based care, statistical process control, and FMEA.
Healthcare Risk Management
Risk identification, mitigation strategies, compliance, incident investigation, enterprise risk management, and claims management.
Patient Safety & Clinical Governance
Safety science, error prevention, reporting culture, Just Culture, High Reliability Organization principles, and governance structures.
Healthcare Leadership
Change leadership, strategic thinking, building high-reliability organizations, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder engagement.
What Makes HQPSTP Unique
Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all programs, HQPSTP delivers a personalized, practical, and impactful learning experience.
Personalized Learning Pathways
COVA framework (Choice, Ownership, Voice, Authentic learning) creates individualized experiences tailored to your role, goals, and organizational context.
Practical, Actionable Outcomes
Create real policies, procedures, and QI projects that can be immediately implemented in your organization.
Expert Faculty
Led by a Johns Hopkins-trained healthcare quality expert with extensive clinical, academic, and consulting experience.
Certification Preparation
Curriculum aligned with CPHQ, CPPS, and CPHRM certification domains for a strong foundation.
Post-Program Mentorship
Unique continuous mentorship ensures momentum is maintained and challenges are navigated with expert guidance.
Group Enrollment Benefits
Organizations enrolling teams receive complimentary quality assessments with customized improvement plans.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Each module builds upon previous learning while introducing new concepts and practical applications.
- History and evolution of healthcare quality
- Donabedian's Structure-Process-Outcome model
- IOM Six Aims
- Quality measurement fundamentals
- QI methodologies (PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma)
- Advanced performance measurement and benchmarking
- Statistical process control
- Quality dashboards and balanced scorecards
- Root cause analysis
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Patient safety frameworks and Just Culture
- Human factors engineering
- High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles
- Event reporting systems
- Safety culture assessment
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks
- Clinical risk identification and assessment
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Claims management
- Insurance considerations
- Clinical governance frameworks and accountability
- Medical staff credentialing and privileging
- Regulatory compliance (CMS, State)
- Peer review
- Ethics in quality management
- Quality leadership competencies and emotional intelligence
- Change management
- Building high-performing teams
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning for QI
- Understanding accreditation bodies (Joint Commission, DNV, AAAHC)
- Survey preparation strategies
- Tracer methodology
- Post-survey action planning
- HCAHPS improvement
- Capstone presentations and peer feedback
- Integration of all domains
- Certification exam preparation strategies
- Personal development planning
- Next steps
What You Will Achieve
Upon successful completion of HQPSTP, participants will be able to:
Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives
Design, implement, and evaluate QI projects using proven methodologies (PDSA cycles, Lean Six Sigma) to enhance care processes and outcomes.
Enhance Patient Safety
Apply patient safety science and tools (RCA, FMEA) to identify causes of error and develop systematic solutions that prevent harm and promote a just culture.
Manage Healthcare Risks
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Strengthen Clinical Governance
Establish effective governance structures including policy development, clinical audit, and performance measurement.
Demonstrate Transformational Leadership
Drive cultural change, engage stakeholders, and champion a culture of safety and high reliability.
Advance Professional Growth
Be prepared for leadership roles and professional certifications (CPHQ, CPPS, CPHRM).
Real-World Results
By program completion, each participant will have developed:
Quality Improvement Project
Complete QI project using PDSA methodology addressing a real organizational challenge
Policy/Procedure Documents
At least 2 organizational policies or procedures ready for implementation
Root Cause Analysis Report
Completed RCA with action plan based on case study or real event
Quality Dashboard Template
Customized quality metrics dashboard for your department/organization
Personal Development Plan
12-month professional development roadmap with certification goals
Capstone Presentation
Professional presentation of learning and project outcomes
Who Should Attend
This program is tailored for healthcare professionals across diverse roles and global settings who are committed to improving quality and safety.
Ideal Individual Candidates
- Quality Managers, Directors, and Coordinators seeking advanced competencies
- Patient Safety Officers and Risk Managers
- Nurses, Physicians, and Allied Health Professionals in leadership roles
- Healthcare Administrators and Practice Managers
- Compliance Officers and Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Professionals preparing for CPHQ, CPPS, or CPHRM certification
- Healthcare professionals transitioning into quality/safety roles
Ideal Organizational Enrollees
- Hospitals preparing for initial accreditation or re-accreditation surveys
- Health systems seeking to improve HCAHPS and patient satisfaction scores
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) enhancing quality programs
- Physician practices implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Long-term care facilities strengthening safety culture
- Organizations responding to CMS quality initiatives and value-based programs
Benefits & Impact
HQPSTP delivers value for both individual participants and healthcare organizations.
Benefits for Participants
Expertise & Recognition
Develop advanced competency formally validated by the program; accelerate career advancement in the high-demand field of healthcare quality and safety.
Career Advancement
Position yourself for leadership roles such as Quality Director, Patient Safety Manager, or Clinical Risk Lead.
Continued Growth
Optional post-program mentorship ensures your learning doesn't stop at graduation—receive guidance as you implement projects.
Benefits for Healthcare Organizations
Improved Patient Outcomes & Safety
Gain staff who can spearhead initiatives that reduce preventable harm and improve care outcomes.
Higher Patient Satisfaction
Implement patient-centered improvements that boost HCAHPS scores and strengthen patient loyalty.
Culture of Accountability
Foster a just culture where staff openly report issues, increasing morale and retention.
Accreditation Readiness
Be better prepared for Joint Commission, ISO, and other accreditation surveys.
Strategic Growth & Reputation
Demonstrate leadership in healthcare excellence, improving rankings, payer confidence, and community trust.
The COVA Learning Framework
HQPSTP employs the innovative COVA (Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic learning) framework to create deeply personalized and transformative learning experiences. This learner-centered approach moves beyond traditional didactic instruction to create meaningful, lasting behavioral change.
Choice
Participants have meaningful choices in their learning journey: selection of capstone project topics, choice of which policies and procedures to develop, and flexibility in scheduling coaching sessions.
Ownership
Learners take ownership through personal learning goals established at program start, self-directed exploration of resources, and accountability partnerships with fellow participants.
Voice
Every participant's voice matters: active participation in discussions, sharing of organizational experiences, and peer feedback on projects and presentations.
Authentic Learning
Learning is grounded in real-world application: real organizational challenges as case studies, practical deliverables for immediate implementation, and QI projects addressing actual organizational needs.
Learn from Johns Hopkins-Trained Experts
Dr. Joshua Kolawole
Dr. Kolawole is an internationally recognized healthcare quality expert, physician leader, and educator with 15+ years of experience driving complex improvements across healthcare systems. He has a passion for leveraging Lean-Agile methodologies and evidence-based practices to achieve measurable results.
Specialization
Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety
MASc from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Author
"Transforming the Impossible"
Dr. Beatrice Remy Marseille
Dr. Marseille is a healthcare executive, advanced practice nurse, and public health advocate with over 20 years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and equitable access to care. As Executive Director of Maple Community Care Services, she leads primary care and community-based initiatives; her career includes leadership roles at Mount Sinai, Good Samaritan Hospital, and the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. A published researcher and Valdymas Intelligence faculty member, she brings deep expertise in quality transformation, patient safety culture, and systems-level improvement.
Specialization
Healthcare Quality Transformation, Patient Safety Culture, Systems-Level Improvement
DNP and Master of Applied Science in Patient Safety from Johns Hopkins University; Executive Master of Health Administration from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Dr. Maria Concepcion C. Sison
Dr. Sison is a Pediatric Cardiologist and Patient Safety Leader based in Manila, Philippines. She brings extensive international expertise in clinical quality, diagnostic safety, pediatric cardiology, and patient safety systems transformation.
Specialization
Pediatric Cardiology, Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality & Systems Improvement
Master of Applied Science in Patient Safety from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Choose Your Cohort
Select the session that best fits your schedule. Each cohort offers the same comprehensive curriculum with flexible timing options.
Spring
Enrollment: February 28, 2026
Early Bird: February 15, 2026
- Live virtual sessions
- Recorded content access
- 1:1 coaching sessions
- Certificate of completion
Summer
Enrollment: July 2, 2026
Early Bird: June 24, 2026
- Live virtual sessions
- Recorded content access
- 1:1 coaching sessions
- Certificate of completion
Fall
Enrollment: October 31, 2026
- Live virtual sessions
- Recorded content access
- 1:1 coaching sessions
- Certificate of completion
Enrolling a Team?
Organizations enrolling teams receive complimentary quality assessments with customized improvement plans.
Flexible Pricing Options
Choose the enrollment option that best fits your needs. Group discounts and team benefits available.
Group Enrollment
3-9 members: $699 per person (12.5% off)
10+ members: $599 per person (25% off)
Starting at 3 members
What's Included
Team Enrollment Benefits
3-4 Members
Group discount + 1 complimentary strategy session with Dr. Kolawole
5-9 Members
Group discount + Free Culture of Safety Assessment + Improvement Report
10+ Members
Group discount + Full Assessment Package + On-site Half-day Workshop
Tuition Support & Discounts Available
To promote global access, discounts are available for:
Discount requests can be submitted during registration or by contacting the program team.
How to Enroll
Our streamlined enrollment process ensures you get the support you need from application to program start.
Submit Application
Complete the online application form at www.valdymasintelligence.org/hqpstp
Confirmation Call
Brief 15-minute call to discuss your goals and answer questions
Select Payment Option
Choose your preferred payment plan and complete enrollment fee
Receive Welcome Package
Access to learning portal, pre-work materials, and onboarding resources
Complete Pre-Assessment
Learning needs assessment to personalize your experience
Post-Program Coaching Options
Transformation is a journey, not a destination. HQPSTP offers optional post-program coaching packages to support participants in sustaining momentum and achieving continued growth.
Ready to Transform Healthcare Quality?
Join healthcare leaders who are making a difference. Enroll in HQPSTP today and become the catalyst for change in your organization.
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