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CWC PCN PPIP support
Our PCN is here to support you in fulfilling your PPIP requirements. This webpage includes information, resources, and guides to help you understand and implement PPIP activities.
More details on upcoming informational webinars and events are also available. Please contact your Physician Liaison if you have additional PPIP questions or would like to discuss the support and services available to you.
Upcoming PPIP events
Future event postings will be shared here.
PPIP guides
PPIP support guide
This reference guide discusses the CWC PCN support available to you to assist you in meeting each PPIP activity pillar. External community resources are also listed.
Action plan examples
These sample action plans show examples of projects that would fulfill the requirements of each PPIP activity. If you are interested in learning how a project could fit into each activity guideline, please reach out to your Physician Liaison.
Monday.com tutorial
Monday.com is a valuable tool for tracking quality improvement activities. This guide is a helpful resource for understanding how to use Monday.com and download project reports.
PPIP information and resources
General PPIP information
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The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)’s Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) is a quality improvement and personal development program. By providing support, resources, and knowledge, the CPSA strives to foster a culture of learning and optimized patient care amongst Alberta’s physicians.
PPIP was launched by the CPSA on Jan. 1, 2021, to fulfill its legislated mandate of ensuring competence within the profession.
All CPSA-regulated members must participate in PPIP.
PPIP is designed to:
- Encourage physicians to continually aim for small improvements in their practice
- Make quality improvement and personal development an everyday part of medical practice
- Empower physicians to use objective data, peer and patient feedback, and self-reflection to identify areas for improvement
PPIP activities
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To meet PPIP requirements, physicians must complete the following three activities at least once over a five-year cycle:
Quality Improvement: Practice Driven
- Use objective practice data and quality improvement methodology to identify areas for improvement and develop an action plan to implement strategies to enhance your practice.
Quality Improvement: Standards of Practice
- Use the CPSA’s Standards of Practice as a benchmark to reflect on objective data about your practice and assess whether any gaps exist.
- Develop an action plan to address areas for improvement.
Personal Development
- Gather formal feedback or self-reflection data from peers, learners, and/or patients and reflect on it with a leader, facilitator, or trained coach.
- Use what you learn to develop and implement an action plan that incorporates personal improvements into your practice.
- Activity must be aligned with one of the CanMEDS roles: Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Scholar, or Professional
A complete guide outlining the available supports for meeting all three of these activities is available on this dedicated web page.
CPSA resource videos
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Overview of PPIP
The Why with Dr. Shelley Howk: the evolution and principles of PPIP
The What with Dr. Sam Lou: the components of PPIP
The How with Dr. Danielle Michaels: how to implement the requirements of PPIP