HQI and Adaptient Announce a Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Safer, Smarter Care
At the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI), we believe that lasting patient safety improvement comes from collaboration, innovation, and a relentless focus on what matters most: the people we serve. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Adaptient, a purpose-driven organization redefining how hospitals approach quality, safety, and system transformation.
Co-founded by seasoned health care leaders Sharon Hickman and Lee Erickson, Adaptient brings decades of frontline experience and a passion for actionable change. Their approach pairs on-the-ground coaching with flexible learning tools that empower health care teams to lead improvement from within.
What Sets This Collaboration Apart?
Together, HQI and Adaptient will deliver a unique blend of:
- Expert on-site evaluations that uncover hidden safety risks and performance gaps
- Tailored strategic roadmaps built around each hospital’s priorities
- Leadership coaching to hardwire safety into culture and decision-making
- Self-paced digital learning modules to build skills and drive continuous improvement
For Hospitals and Health Systems, This Means:
- Real-time safety insights that drive smarter decisions
- Scalable tools to reduce preventable harm and elevate quality
- Evidence-based strategies that integrate seamlessly into daily operations
- A clear path toward high reliability—without the overwhelm
This partnership reflects HQI’s unwavering mission: to help hospitals not only meet safety benchmarks – but surpass them, with sustainable results that benefit every patient, every day.
Explore how HQI and Adaptient can support your journey toward safer, higher-performing care.
Discover how Adaptient can help your hospital achieve its patient safety goals. Visit Adaptient