Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management

Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management

6-Month Institutional-Based Professional Program

Program Overview

The Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management is a 6-month structured training program designed to prepare healthcare professionals to lead and implement quality and safety standards in hospitals, clinics, and health organizations. This program is based on the latest frameworks and guidelines of World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and national healthcare accreditation bodies.

It focuses on the continuous improvement of patient care, clinical effectiveness, risk management, and healthcare excellence.

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles and frameworks of healthcare quality and safety
• Implement ISO 9001, and national accreditation standards
• Design and monitor Quality Improvement Programs (QIPs)
• Conduct clinical audits, root cause analyses, and risk assessments
• Ensure patient safety, infection prevention, and incident reporting systems
• Manage healthcare KPIs, dashboards, and quality data
• Train staff in quality protocols, documentation, and SOPs
• Lead hospital accreditation preparation and compliance activities

Who Should Enroll?

This diploma is ideal for:

• Doctors, Nurses, and Paramedics
• Healthcare Quality Officers and Coordinators
• Hospital Administrators and Medical Superintendents
• Public Health Professionals
• Laboratory, Radiology & Pharmacy Managers
• Students of MPH, MHA, MBA (Healthcare)

Curriculum Structure

Core Modules:

• Introduction to Healthcare Quality Management
• Patient Safety and Risk Management
• Healthcare Accreditation Systems (JCI, ISO, NABH)
• Quality Indicators & Performance Measurement
• Clinical Audit & Root Cause Analysis
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
• Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Incident Reporting, Sentinel Events, and RCA
• Healthcare Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Frameworks
• Tools for Quality Improvement (PDCA, Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.)
• Hospital Quality Committees and Internal Assessment
• Use of Dashboards, KPIs, and Healthcare Data Analytics

Teaching Methodology

• Lectures & Multimedia Presentations
• Case Studies & Audit Simulations
• Workshops on SOP Development & Quality Tools
• Hospital Observations & Mock Surveys
• Assignments, Projects, and Final Assessment

Certification

After fulfilling all requirements, participants will be awarded:

• Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management
• Recognized by hospitals and health organizations
• Prepares for roles in Quality Assurance, Hospital Accreditation, and Compliance

Program Duration & Format

• Duration: 6 Months
• Format: On-campus / Hybrid (Weekend Option Available)
• Language: English / Urdu
• Includes Hospital Visits and Real-Time QMS Exposure

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare Quality Officer / Coordinator
• Hospital Accreditation & Compliance Officer
• Infection Control & Patient Safety Officer
• Risk & Performance Manager
• Hospital Auditor / QMS Consultant

Why Choose This Diploma?

✅ Based on JCI, ISO, WHO & CDC Guidelines
✅ Hands-on Learning with Hospital-Based Exposure
✅ Ideal for Job Placement, Promotions & Career Shifts
✅ Develop Critical Thinking, Monitoring & Evaluation Skills
✅ Certification Valid Nationally & Internationally

Join the Movement for Safer, Smarter, Stronger Healthcare Systems

Take the lead in healthcare transformation by becoming a certified expert in Quality Management.

Contact: +92 333 2770 656 – +92 310 7799 122
Email: gihms.edu.pk@gmail.com
Website: www.gihms.edu.pk