Table 4.

Members of the QIPS committee

Volunteer army
Roles	Description
Champions	•Require expertise and/or interest in QIPS; they should be coached and mentored to support projects and eventually lead their own •May coach others through an approachable, supportive, and enthusiastic demeanour
Interprofessional front-line providers	•Physicians, nurses, trainees, allied health professionals, etc. •Respected clinical providers with energy and commitment who want to support changes
Departmental staff and workers	•Clerks, environmental services workers, information technology specialists, etc. •Possess energy and dedication to improve local care
Academic leadership	•As required, in academic centres where scholarly pursuits are encouraged •Possess academic expertise and scholarly output experience to drive the effective dissemination of project results

N.B.: QIPS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety