Table 6.

Improvement and Implementation Science Competency Domain

Domain Definition

To reduce avoidable variation in process and outcome and ensure the systematic uptake of research findings in a health system.

Competencies

6.1: Demonstrate the ability to employ specific quality improvement methods to reduce avoidable variation in clinical processes and outcomes in routine practice.

6.2: Demonstrate the ability to employ specific implementation science or quality improvement methods to study and promote systematic uptake of research findings and other effective clinical interventions into routine practice.

6.3: Demonstrate knowledge regarding when to mount larger efforts to scale‐up, spread, and sustain successful interventions based on strength of clinical evidence and organizational and provider readiness to change and adopt interventions