About Us

The Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization designated by the Vermont Legislature in 1988 as an independent, non-regulatory, peer review committee. Our organization brings together the entire spectrum of health care voices to focus on quality analysis and improvement.

Our Core Values

Leading with Compassion

We foster a culture of empathy, respect, and care—both within our organization and in our interactions with those we serve. We actively listen, value all voices, and engage thoughtfully, using a range of perspectives and feedback to inform our actions.

Excellence in All We Do

We hold ourselves to the highest standards, striving for growth, innovation, and meaningful impact in all we do.

Collaborative Independence

VPQ is intentionally independent—we value unbiased insight and objective thinking, while also embracing purposeful collaboration, knowing the strongest solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together.

Evidence-Based Innovation

We drive continuous improvement through research, data, and best practices, fostering creativity and adapting to evolving needs.

Integrity & Trust

We act with honesty, accountability, and ethical responsibility, ensuring that our work is credible, clear, and impactful.

Our Mission

VPQHC’s mission is to reduce harm and save lives by advancing data-driven solutions that improve healthcare quality in Vermont.

Our Strategic Goals

  1. Expand Impact: Strengthen and grow VPQHC’s data-driven quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

  2. Demonstrate Leadership: Serve as Vermont’s leading, independent, neutral convener, champion, and trusted voice for healthcare quality.

  3. Cultivate a Culture of Excellence: Equip Vermont healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge to drive and sustain a culture of excellence in care delivery.

Creating a culture of quality through education, measurement, and collaboration.