DAHQ: Who We Are

Delaware Association of Healthcare Quality (DAHQ) is a professional association dedicated to nurturing a diverse community of quality leaders who share expertise, promote best practices, and drive improvements in patient safety and performance excellence in healthcare organizations.

Mission

To enhance healthcare performance improvement and patient safety through leadership, collaboration, and professional development within the Delaware region.

Vision

We aspire to influence healthcare industry trends by fostering a diverse community of quality leaders who identify, promote, and share best practices to improve patient safety and quality.

Approach

We champion evidence-based practices, lifelong learning, and peer-to-peer collaboration that transforms systems and improves outcomes for patients, families, and communities.

Why DAHQ Matters:

Rooted in Delaware and informed by national quality priorities, DAHQ fosters a culture where professionals can exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen their ability to lead change within their organizations and communities. Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more effective healthcare system—one improvement at a time.

What We Value:

DAHQ serves as a professional home for those who are passionate about transforming data into insight, evidence into practice, and challenges into opportunities for improvement. Through education, networking, and peer-driven dialogue, we create space for meaningful connection and practical learning that supports both individual growth and system-wide impact.

  • "I love being part of DAHQ because it has given me a meaningful professional home over the years. As an active member, past president, and ongoing contributor through the Association’s committees, I’ve had the opportunity to stay deeply engaged with work that truly matters."

    —Loretta Consiglio-Ward, DAHQ Member

  • “Being a member of DAHQ has connected me with passionate professionals and valuable educational opportunities, allowing me to learn lessons I can directly apply to improve my work.”

    —Ryan Penn, DAHQ Member

  • "Through DAHQ networking, we learned about the successful implementation of a Therapy Program that resulted in improved outcomes for patients with dementia, delirium, and traumatic brain injuries.  We continued to network for learning and have just implemented the Therapy in our organization.  Networking is essential in working towards improving outcomes and advancing healthcare quality and safety."

    —Susan Mascioli, DAHQ Member

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