Research, quality improvement and patient safety (ResQIPS)

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What Is ResQIPS?

ResQIPS is HonorHealth’s dedicated platform to support residents, fellows, faculty, and interprofessional teams in research, quality improvement (QI), and patient safety (PS) efforts.
 

Our Mission

We support residents, fellows, and faculty through every phase of their projects, from idea to dissemination, while aligning with ACGME Common Program Requirements. Our mission is to foster a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and healthcare excellence. 
 


 

Our goals

 

Focus AreaObjectives

Scholarship

  • Provide project support, library services, and statistical guidance.
  • Align scholarly work with institutional priorities and practice teams.
  • Enhance quality through interdepartmental review and feedback.
  • Streamline the research process, including IRB and QI project workflows.

Data

  • Build infrastructure for institutional and CLER data reporting.
  • Track resident-level QI metrics and research outputs.
  • Improve access to reporting for grants, awards, and scholarly activity.

Dissemination

  • Support publication and presentation of projects at local, regional, and national levels.
  • Promote diverse formats for scholarly output: posters, papers, panels, and more.

Strategy

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across HonorHealth to grow and sustain scholarly projects.
  • Embed health systems science into the GME curriculum.
  • Strengthen partnerships with external organizations and visiting scholars.
  • Amplify impact through national and international dissemination.

 

How we help

  • Project mentorship and expert consultation
  • IRB and QI navigation
  • Statistical and editorial support
  • Feedback from a multidisciplinary review committee
  • Monthly ResQIPS committee meetings
  • Access to tools and templates
     

The ResQIPS team
 

Craig Norquist

Craig Norquist, MD
ResQIPS Chair
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Catherine Wagner headshot

Catherine Wagner, Ed.D.
ResQIPS Co-Chair
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Jenna Brocchini headshot

Jenna Brocchini, Ed.D.
ResQIPS Liaison
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Asia Powell headshot

Asia Powell, MS
ResQIPS Liaison
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ResQIPS committee

The ResQIPS Committee supports education and resources for medical students, residents, fellows, faculty and various interprofessional learners within the HonorHealth community. We review research and quality improvement (QI) projects to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and accreditation standards. Whether you're just starting a project or preparing for dissemination, our committee offers expert feedback and practical resources every step of the way.

Meeting time: 3rd Wednesday of each month | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (by invitation only)

Questions or interested in presenting - contact ResQIPS.
 


ResQIPS process

resqips process

 

Project support services

  • Interdisciplinary networking and collaboration assistance
  • Access to templates and resources
  • Guidance on project design and biostatistics consultation
  • Assistance with IRB processes, project management and publishing
  • Supportive project management throughout research phases
     

ResQIPS – The Reed Family Visiting Scholar Program

The mission of the Lillian & James Reed Visiting Scholar Program is to invite renowned speakers to provide a unique, scholarly experience to HonorHealth’s Graduate Medical Education Programs.

 

Program highlights:

  • Invite leaders in medicine for immersive scholarship experiences
  • Support mentorship, research services (statistics/editing), and longitudinal engagement
  • Provide housing, travel, and stipend for visiting scholars
  • Advance HonorHealth’s academic culture and national presence
     
ResQIPS vision and goals

Apply for funding

Program Directors may apply to host a visiting scholar by submitting a completed grant application to ResQIPS@honorhealth.com. Scholars are expected to contribute through lectures, project advisement, faculty development, and ongoing academic engagement.

Questions? Contact our ResQIPS Liaison, Jenna Brocchini, or Co-Chair, Catherine Wagner.
 

Submit a grant application