Safety and Performance Improvement Education
Safety and Performance Improvement Education
As an academic medical center, we are deeply committed to equipping our healthcare workforce with comprehensive education in healthcare safety and performance improvement. To support this mission, the RISE (Rochester Improvement and Safety Education) Assessment—developed here at the University of Rochester—serves as a cornerstone of our educational strategy. This validated, milestone-based tool evaluates four key domains: patient safety, performance improvement, quality assessment, and team effectiveness. By assessing both knowledge and practical experience, the RISE tool enables us to identify specific educational needs across our clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring that our training programs remain targeted, relevant, and impactful.
In addition to the RISE Assessment, we offer a robust and diverse curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of our workforce. Educational offerings are available in both online and in-person formats, providing flexibility and accessibility for all learners. Courses range from introductory materials that cover foundational concepts to advanced, skills-based sessions that foster deep expertise and promote continuous improvement in clinical practice and organizational performance.
Click below for overview information on some of the key concepts included.