This seminar is designed for healthcare facilities that are considering or have already adopted TQM, including quality improvement activities. Participants will deepen their understanding of the know-how required for introduction, promotion, and revitalization of TQM initiatives. We warmly welcome senior management, improvement leaders, and frontline staff.
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[Event Overview]
- Date : Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 – 15:30 (Registration from 9:30) - Venue : Big Heart Izumo
1-5 Ekinamimachi, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture 693-0008 - Fee : Member facilities: ¥8,000
Non-member facilities: ¥10,000
(Non-members in Chugoku/Shikoku regions: ¥8,000)
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We are pleased to announce that the 27th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement will be held in Shimane in 2026.
Further details will be posted on our website as they become available. We look forward to your participation and abstract submissions.
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[Event Overview]
- Event : 27th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Shimane
- Theme : One for All, All for One — Collaboration Without Boundaries
- Date : Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Venue : Shimane Prefectural Industrial Exchange Center "Kunibiki Messe"
2-1 Gakuennami 1-chome, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture 690-0826 - President : Shinji Osaka (Director, Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital)
- Secretariat : 27th Forum Secretariat, Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital
- Inquiries : Please contact us at the email address below.
TQM Forum Secretariat E-mail: tqm27@pref.shimane.lg.jp
The Japanese Society on TQM for Health is launching the "AI for QC Workshop."
This three-day program offers participants a hands-on experience of new QC activities using AI. The three sessions aim to achieve the following four objectives.
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・ＡＩとＱＣを組み合わせた新しい改善活動（ＤＸ時代の改善活動）の全体像を理解する。
・ＡＩを“改善活動の加速装置” として使いこなせるようになる。
・テーマ選定から標準化まで、ＱＣ活動の流れをＡＩで効率化する方法を習得する。
・発想を広げ、マンネリ化を防ぎ、職員全体の改善スキルを向上させることに資する。
This workshop will be held as scheduled below. Enrollment is open to staff of member facilities of the Japanese Society on TQM for Health, on a first-come, first-served basis (maximum 20 participants).
Workshop Coordinator: Ryoichiro Tanaka, QC Office, PL Hospital, Hoshokai Medical Corporation
[Program Overview]| Content | ||
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| Session 1 May 17 (Sun) |
Beginner | Overview of AI-assisted improvement activities · Differences and use cases: ChatGPT / Copilot / Gemini · Benefits of AI and sample prompts · How to use AI at each improvement step (from theme selection to presentation) |
| Session 2 July 12 (Sun) |
Advanced ① | Deep dive into AI use at each step: from theme selection to goal setting · Advanced prompting techniques and data presentation for AI · Using AI for survey documents during situation assessment and data processing · Using AI for goal-setting |
| Session 3 Sept. 27 (Sun) |
Advanced ② | Deep dive into AI use: from root cause analysis to presentation creation · Converting diagram-type cause-and-effect charts into data and editing them with AI · Combining AI for cause analysis and countermeasure planning · AI-assisted creation of presentation materials |
Instructor: Mikito Kitano, Deputy General Manager, TQM Division, Aijinkai Management Planning Department
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Opening remarks | 10 min |
| 9:10 | Lecture | 90 min |
| 10:40 | Break | 10 min |
| 10:50 | Q&A / Case presentations | 30 min |
| 11:20 | Lunch | 70 min |
| 12:30 | Hands-on (Part 1) | 80 min |
| 13:50 | Break | 10 min |
| 14:00 | Hands-on (Part 2) | 80 min |
| 15:20 | Break | 10 min |
| 15:30 | Q&A / Case presentations | 30 min |
| 16:00 | Closing |
Venue: Aijinkai School of Nursing and Midwifery, 5F AV Room
1-3-33 Kosobecho, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture 569-1115
· 7 min walk from JR Takatsuki Station
· 14 min walk from Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station
· Access map: https://aijinkaischool.jp/access/
Capacity: 20 participants (first-come, first-served)
*Registration closes once 20 spots are filled.
To bring: Laptop PC (own device required)
AI account (ChatGPT / Copilot recommended)
*An AI account must be obtained in advance (free tier is acceptable).
*The participation fee of ¥12,000 should be transferred to the bank account below.
(Transfer fees are at the participant's expense.)
Resona Bank (0010), Tondabayashi Branch (204), Ordinary account (0145258)
Japanese Society on TQM for Health
*Please note that refunds cannot be issued for cancellations or absences after payment.
[Registration Form] Register here
[Inquiries]
Mikito Kitano, TQM Division, Management Planning Department, Aijinkai Social Medical Corporation
Tel: 06-6375-0545
Fax: 06-6375-0560
Email: kitano.mikito@aijinkai-group.com
The 26th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Kitakyushu concluded successfully. Thank you to everyone who participated.
- Date : Friday, November 14 – Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Theme : Quality Improvement Alongside Healthcare DX
- Venue : Kitakyushu International Conference Center
3-9-30 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka 802-0001
- President : Akihiko Uchiyama (Director, JCHO Kyushu Hospital)
This seminar was designed for healthcare facilities considering or implementing TQM, including quality improvement activities. Participants deepened their understanding of the know-how for introducing, promoting, and revitalizing TQM. We welcomed senior management, improvement leaders, and frontline staff.
[Event Overview]- Date : Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 – 15:30 (Registration from 9:30) - Venue : Auditorium, JCHO Kyushu Hospital
1-8-1 Kishino-ura, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka 806-8501
- Fee:
Member facilities: ¥8,000
Non-member facilities: ¥10,000
*Lunch included
(Non-members in Kyushu/Okinawa region and Yamaguchi Prefecture: ¥8,000)
| *The Pre-seminar for the 26th National Forum in Kitakyushu has concluded. Thank you to all who attended. |
The Japanese Society on TQM for Health Public Education Course for 2025 has concluded. Thank you to all who participated.
Course Coordinator: Ryoichiro Tanaka, QC Office, PL Hospital, Hoshokai Medical Corporation
医療のＴＱＭ推進協議会から書籍を出版しました。本書は、２０１８年度に開講した大阪公立大学（旧 大阪市立大学）の大学院共通教育コース「医療の品質管理」で教鞭をふるった７名の講師が「ＴＱＭ（Ｔｏｔａｌ Ｑｕａｌｉｔｙ Ｍａｎａｇｅｍｅｎｔ）」を題材に様々な角度から議論した内容をまとめたものです。各講師が過去の講義内容とディスカッションのエッセンスを紙面に落とすことで、本コースの意義と意味を伝えています。さらに、“ＢＥＹＯＮＤ ＴＨＥ ＴＯＹＯＴＡ ＷＡＹ”と題し、医療の品質管理の未来像に迫る討論会や複数の病院の具体的な改善活動事例を紹介しています。医療になぜ今“品質管理”が必要かを感じてもらえる内容になっています。
Title: "Promoting Healthcare Quality Management:A Textbook for Continuously Improving Healthcare Quality"
Price: ¥1,250
Format: Kindle only
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Summaries and reports from award-winning teams (from the 14th Forum onwards) are available in the members-only section. Please access it via the "Members Only" menu on the left side of this page.
- 2026.01.21
- Notice of AI for QC Workshop has been posted.
- 2025.04.22
- Registration and abstract submission for the 26th Forum are now open.
- 2024.06.03
- Registration and abstract submission for the 25th Forum are now open.
- 2023.06.20
- Registration and abstract submission for the 24th Forum are now open.
- 2022.06.23
- Registration and abstract submission for the 23rd Forum are now open.
- 2022.05.09
- Notice of the 23rd Forum Pre-seminar "Healthcare Quality Improvement Seminar in Tokyo" has been posted.
- 2021.08.31
- The abstract submission deadline for the 22nd Forum in Osaka has been extended. We look forward to your submission.
- 2021.07.16
- The keynote speaker for the 22nd Forum in Osaka has changed from Mr. Kiyoshi Mori (Former Deputy Secretary-General, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition) to Mr. Yasuhiro Maeda (Executive Director and Deputy Secretary-General, same association).
- 2021.05.31
- Notice regarding the online format of the 22nd Forum in Osaka has been posted.
- 2021.01.12
- Notice of the 22nd National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Osaka has been posted.
- 2021.01.12
- Notice of the pre-seminar for the 22nd Forum in Osaka has been posted.
- 2020.11.26
- "How to Create Videos in PowerPoint" guide has been posted.
- 2020.06.01
- Notice of postponement of the 22nd Forum in Osaka has been posted.
- 2020.03.16
- Notice of the 22nd Forum Pre-seminar "Healthcare Quality Improvement Seminar in Osaka" has been posted.
- 2020.01.06
- The 22nd National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Osaka will be held.
- 2019.10.16
- Notice of CHC2019 has been posted.
- 2019.07.09
- Notice of the 5th TQM Kinki Workshop has been posted.
- 2019.03.22
- Notice of the 21st Forum Pre-seminar "Healthcare Quality Improvement Seminar in Sendai" has been posted.
- 2018.12.12
- The 21st National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Sendai will be held.
- 2018.08.07
- Notice of CHC2018 has been posted.
- 2018.06.25
- Notice of the 4th TQM Kinki Workshop has been posted.
- 2018.04.17
- Notice of the 20th Forum Pre-seminar "Healthcare Quality Improvement Seminar in Kitakyushu" has been posted.
- 2018.01.15
- The 20th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Kitakyushu will be held.
- 2017.07.21
- Newsletter Vol. 39 has been posted.
- 2017.07.04
- Registration and abstract submission for the 19th Forum are now open.
- 2017.07.03
- Notice of the 3rd TQM Kinki Workshop has been posted.
- 2017.03.17
- Notice of the 19th Forum Pre-seminar "Healthcare Quality Improvement Seminar in Matsuyama" has been posted.
- 2017.01.07
- The 19th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Matsuyama will be held.
- 2016.09.27
- Summaries and reports from award-winning teams from the 14th Forum onwards are now available in the members-only section.
- 2016.08.02
- Newsletter Vol. 38 has been posted.
- 2016.06.23
- Notice of the 2nd TQM Kinki Workshop has been posted.
- 2016.06.20
- Registration and abstract submission for the 18th Forum are now open.
- 2016.05.18
- Outstanding case studies and presentations from the 17th Forum are available in the members-only section.
- 2016.05.17
- Notice of the 7th Virginia Mason Hospital Kaizen Seminar has been posted.
- 2016.03.01
- Notice of the 18th Forum Pre-seminar has been posted.
- 2016.01.19
- The 18th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement in Kurashiki will be held.
- 2015.09.15
- Newsletter Vol. 37 has been posted.
- 2015.08.05
- The program and case presentations for the 1st TQM Kinki Workshop have been posted.
- 2015.07.23
- Registration and abstract submission for the 17th Forum are now open.
- 2015.06.15
- Notice of the 1st TQM Kinki Workshop has been posted.
- 2015.04.30
- Newsletter Vol. 36 has been posted.
- 2015.04.24
- Notice of the 6th Virginia Mason Hospital Kaizen Seminar has been posted.
- 2015.03.20
- Notice of the 17th Forum Pre-seminar has been posted.
- 2015.01.05
- The 17th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement will be held.
- 2014.09.13
- Following the passing of President Naruo Uehara, Hiromi Ando has assumed the role of President.
- 2014.07.01
- The 16th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement will be held.
- 2014.04.26
- Newsletter Vol. 35 has been posted.
- 2014.04.26
- The list of member facilities has been updated.
- 2014.04.10
- Notice of the 5th Virginia Mason Hospital Kaizen Seminar has been posted.
- 2014.03.08
- Notice of the 16th Forum Pre-seminar has been posted.
- 2013.11.28
- The list of member facilities has been updated.
- 2013.08.24
- Notice of the 2013 Refresh Seminar has been posted.
- 2013.06.18
- The organizational structure has been updated.
- 2013.05.07
- The 15th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement will be held.
- 2013.04.01
- The website has been renewed.
- 2012.07.01
- The 14th National Forum on Healthcare Quality Improvement will be held.
- 2012.06.09
- The organizational structure has been updated.
The Japanese Society on TQM for Health has published a book.
Title: "Promoting Healthcare Quality Management:
A Textbook for Continuously Improving Healthcare Quality"
Price: ¥1,250
Format: Kindle only
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