Johns Hopkins University

Derail Depression: Treatment on Track

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is difficult to diagnose, and often undertreated at LGH. In addition, scales that measure depression (ie, PHQ-9) are a not being used consistently. Derail Depression Treatment on Track is a multiplatform quality improvement program designed to:…

Patient Safety Quality and Leadership

Offered by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the Patient Safety Certificate Program is designed to help medical professionals lead patient safety efforts in their healthcare organizations. This course is designed to build capacity among clinical practitioners and administrators dedicated to becoming leaders for patient safety and quality in their unit, clinic, or care facility in addressing these challenges. The program includes modules aimed at fostering a strong patient safety culture and engaging patients and family as members of the care team. Learners are introduced to tools and methods that will help them learn and act as agents of change in their organization.