Improvement Fundamentals
What is QI?
Quality improvement (QI) is a formal means of analyzing performance and making systematic changes in order to increase both the quality and predictability of an outcome.
Historically, this approach has been used in the manufacturing sector but in recent years has also been applied to healthcare. In medical practice, the focus is on preventing medical errors, morbidity, and mortality.
A working understanding of QI's fundamental concepts can help you successfully start or maintain quality improvement initiatives within your organization.
Resources
Read about the management techniques that Idaho and Washington healthcare organizations have implemented in order to both promote a culture of quality improvement and improve employee satisfaction.
Seven Leadership Leverage Points for Organization-Level Improvement in Healthcare
An insightful whitepaper developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Leadership Leverage Points provides a roadmap for leaders to improve their organizations—by learning from and acting upon defined projects. The whitepaper provides specific examples of the field application of each leverage point, and also includes a self-assessment tool.
Are you making progress?
We are interested in learning about quality improvement initiatives in your organization.
If you have made a measurable improvement in the care provided, and are located in Idaho or Washington, please consider applying for our Award of Excellence in Healthcare Quality.