Improvement Fundamentals
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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
The Quality Basics for Providers webinar series provides a foundation in QI concepts, especially tailored to the world of healthcare. Learn more about the systems required to define, monitor, and create substantial improvements in care.
Learn how to establish and maintain an organizational culture focused on patient safety by engaging both senior leadership and frontline staff.
Use the TeamSTEPPS resources to improve communication and teamwork in the healthcare setting.
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.
For quality improvement resources that are focused on a particular clinical topic, please see the following pages of our website:
