Research & Projects

Publishing a QI article successfully requires a clear problem statement, well-defined interventions, robust data analysis, and an emphasis on sustainability and scalability. Understanding the appropriate frameworks— outlined in the SQUIRE 2.0 (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) guidelines — can help authors structure their work effectively. Additionally, selecting the right journal are key steps in maximizing the impact of a QI publication. QI projects are often exempt from IRB review. The Yale IRB provides a checklist to determine whether a QI project requires review.

Here is a selection of journals that regularly publish QI work:

• Pediatrics
• BMJ Quality and Safety
• Pediatric Quality and Safety
• Implementation Science
• Medical Care
• Journal of Patient Safety
• Quality Management in Health Care
• The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
• Health Services Research
• Health Care Management Science
• International Journal for Quality in Health Care
• American Journal of Medical Quality
• Journal for Healthcare Quality
• Hospital Pediatrics
• Journal of Perinatology

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Conference
March 16-18, 2026
Baltimore, MD
https://www.cmsqualcon.com

Children’s Hospital Association (CHA)|
Together for Kids: Pediatric Quality Conference
March 23-25, 2026
Arlington, TX
https://www.childrenshospitals.org/education/events/2026-quality-conference

Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)
April 23-27, 2026
Boston, MA
https://www.pas-meeting.org/2026-meeting/

Academic Pediatric Association (APA) QI Research Conference
15^th Annual Quality Improvement Research Conference
April 24, 2026
Boston, MA
https://www.academicpeds.org/events/qi-meeting/

Solutions For Patient Safety (SPS) Spring 2026 Learning Session
May 13-15
St. Louis, MO
Abstract Submissions due February 13, 2026
https://files.constantcontact.com/9b7f3b7d301/5000c1fc-2c91-432c-a3ab-5cab37d353c1.pdf

AcademyHealth 2026 Annual Research Meeting
May 30-June 2, 2026
Seattle, WA
https://academyhealth.org/ARM2026

2026 Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Conference
August 6-9, 2026
Kansas City, MO
https://www.aap.org/en/pedialink/2026-pediatric-hospital-medicine-conference/?srsltid=AfmBOophToq8c9t0LWSUNwifcFe_G4169mio1mj0_xLr5j66WVu4hReZ

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2026 National Conference & Exhibition
October 2-6, 2026
San Diego, CA
Abstract submissions due April 10, 2026
https://aapexperience.org/2026-call-for-educational-content/

Vermont Oxford Network (VON) Quality Congress
Improving Together for All Infants and Families
November 5-8, 2026
Chicago, IL
https://public.vtoxford.org/annual-quality-congress/

YNHHS Performance Improvement Poster Session
November 2026
https://www.ynhhs.org/perspectives/call-for-abstracts

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Forum
December 2026
https://events.ihi.org/forum

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• Request internal funding.