KARQM Catalyst Award
The KARQM Catalyst Award
Advancing leadership in risk, quality, & safety
KARQM is proud to offer two scholarships designed to support members pursuing certification in risk management, healthcare quality, or patient safety. Each recipient will receive up to $1,000 to cover expenses directly related to obtaining certification.
Why Certification Matters: Achieving certification in risk, quality, or safety reflects a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, strengthening healthcare systems, and advancing safer care. Here's how certified professionals make a difference:
1. Protect Patients
- Certification equips professionals to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could harm patients. It promotes evidence-based practices that reduce medical errors, infections, and adverse events.
2. Empower Change Agents
- Certified professionals often lead initiatives in patient safety culture, risk reduction, and quality improvement - becoming champions for resilient, high reliability healthcare environments.
3. Improve Organizational Performance
- They drive continuous improvement, enhance patient satisfaction, boost operational efficiency and support regulatory compliance.
4. Strengthen Compliance & Accreditation Readiness
- Certification provides the tools needed to navigate complex regulations and prepare for audits, inspections, and accreditation surveys.
5. Boost Professional Credibility and Career Growth
- Certified professionals are recognized as experts in their field, opening doors to leadership roles and specialized career opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the KARQM Catalyst scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be a member of KARQM for one full calendar year.
• Be a member of the certifying organization and meet its eligibility criteria to sit for the exam
• Not have received this scholarship within the past five years
How to apply:
Eligible members may apply by completing the KARQM Catalyst Award Application. All application are due on February 15th
Scholarship Selection & Award Process:
- All applications will be reviewed by the KARQM Board prior to the KARQM Spring Conference
- Recipients will be selected based on the strength and completeness of their application
- Winners will be announced at the Spring Conference and are strongly encouraged to attend
- Each recipient will receive the relevant certification prep materials (cost of materials included in the total award).
- Winners may either:
- Submit receipts for certification-related expenses to the KARQM President for reimbursement, or
- Request KARQM register for the certification on their behalf
