Akkash Purani
Akkash Purani is the QI Analytics & Programme Lead and a QI Coach in the QI Department for the Quality Improvement (QI) department at the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT).
Akkash joined ELFT in December 2014, initially on bank, before securing permanent employment. He has worked as an administrator for both the Department of Psychological Medicine and the Perinatal team in Newham between 2014-2019.
Akkash joined the QI Department in January 2019 as a Trainee Data Analyst because of his passion for data and how data can be visualised. He continues to develop his knowledge around this. Akkash has a keen interest in technology and learning to use new software in order to increase efficiency.
A QI Coach role involves:
- Coaching QI teams within directorates, meeting with the team regularly
- Deeper knowledge of improvement methods and tools
Their responsibilities are:
- Help engage people and teams in QI
- Support project teams to develop ideas and strategy, using QI tools, and advise on how to complete project documentation
- Support project teams in using QI methodology, including PDSA cycles and data over time
- Provide monthly update on team progress to sponsor
- Teach and explain use of QI tools and methods
- Attend supervision with QI lead
