The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is May 1. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.

What do you need to do to participate?

• Prior to May 1: Register your team(s)
• Watch a 20-minute “How to” ICan Training Video with your team
• Prior to June 1: Submit a brief ICan Project Plan (ICan Facilitation Toolkit)
• Prior to Sept. 8: Complete and submit your team project

Prizes will be awarded for the top three selected projects. Teams will have the opportunity to present at the 2024 LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo.

Why participate?

• Improves staff engagement and problem-solving skills
• Improves teamwork and communication
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement

Missed the Information Session? 

If you missed the informational sessions, watch this brief ICan Informational Video (Passcode: #?.QWZ8x).

About the 2023 ICan Contest

Your ICan team will develop a project plan, carry out your plans, and submit your completed projects as part of the 2023 ICan Quality Improvement Contest. Completed projects will be presented at a Virtual ICan Gathering, and prizes will be awarded. Winning projects will be presented at the 2024 LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo.

For questions, please contact Julie Apold, Vice President of Quality and Performance Excellence, at 651-659-1407 or japold@leadingagemn.org.