Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Projects
Quality Improvement Projects
ICAAP is dedicated to supporting pediatricians and pediatric practices. We are happy to partner with the American Academy of Pediatrics to offer these free, Improving Health and Health Care (Part 4) of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) accredited projects.
For more information about MOC, visit the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) webpage. Be sure to check back, as new projects, including Lifelong Learning (Part 2), may be added soon!
Hepatitis B Vaccination
March 12 - August 26
Select Wednesdays*, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) are recruiting primary health care clinicians to join a 5-month learning collaborative and quality improvement project focused on hepatitis B vaccines. The goal of this project is to achieve measurable improvements in hepatitis B vaccine administration in patients ≤24 months old by implementing standardized eligibility processes, structured follow-up, and education using quality improvement tools.
Practices must provide primary care to patients aged 0 to 24 months old in Illinois, complete monthly de-identified retrospective chart reviews, and submit monthly PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) worksheets. Clinical teams will engage in monthly educational sessions that include: strategies for reducing missed opportunities, communication methods to reduce deferrals/refusals, clinic readiness and vaccine supply reliability, and more. *First session is on a Thursday.
For more information, contact Monica at MDelCiello@illinoisaap.com
Pediatric Anxiety
February 12 - June 11, 2026
Select Thursdays, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Project Overview
In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, ICAAP is recruiting primary health care clinicians to join a 5-month learning collaborative and quality improvement project focused on anxiety. The goal of this project is to enhance identification and management of pediatric anxiety in primary care by implementing standardized screening processes, structured follow-up, and education using quality improvement tools.
Practices must provide primary care to patients aged 11-17 in Illinois, complete monthly de-identified retrospective chart reviews, and submit monthly PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) worksheets. Clinical teams will engage in monthly educational sessions including strategies for treating anxiety in the pediatric primary care setting, validated screening tools, differential diagnoses, medicaiton management, CBT and other tools, and more.
This project builds on ICAAP's 2025 Anxiety Quality Improvement Project. While some foundational topics overlap, the measures, tools, and improvement work are new and updated.
For more information, contact Lauren at lbarnfield@illinoisaap.com
Firearm Safe Storage
January 20 - May 19, 2026
Select Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Project Overview
In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, ICAAP is recruiting primary health care clinicians to join a 5-month learning collaborative and quality improvement project focused on safe firearm storage counseling. The goal of this project is to normalize firearm safety conversations as a routine part of anticipatory guidance by integrating safe firearm storage counseling into preventative care visits for children ages 0-6.
Practices must provide primary care to patients aged 0-6 in Illinois, complete monthly de-identified retrospective chart reviews, and submit monthly PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) worksheets. Clinical teams will engage in monthly educational sessions on strategies for implementation of safe storage counseling, including the role of the pediatrician in firearm safe storage, navigating difficult conversations, and resources for clinicians and parents.
For more information, contact Lauren at lbarnfield@illinoisaap.com
Registration for this project is currently closed. Please reach out to Lauren at lbarnfield@illinoisaap.com if you have any questions.