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Quality improvement tools

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), a prominent not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to advancing health and healthcare worldwide. Established to catalyze innovation in quality improvement (QI) methodologies, IHI provides an array of evidence-based resources, tools, and professional development initiatives grounded in the principles of improvement science.

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Tool

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic, proactive technique used to identify, prioritize, and mitigate potential failures within a process, product, or system. 

Run Chart Tool

A Run Chart is a simple yet powerful data visualization tool that plots performance or outcomes over time, enabling teams to identify trends, detect shifts or patterns, and make data-driven decisions for continuous quality improvement.

Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Worksheet

Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) is a cyclic, iterative method used to test small-scale changes, analyze outcomes, and refine interventions for continuous quality improvement.

Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram

A Cause and Effect Diagram, also known as a fishbone diagram, is a structured, visual tool for identifying and organizing potential causes of a problem into key categories to facilitate targeted solutions.

SBAR Tool: Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation

SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) is a standardized communication framework used to share critical information among healthcare team members, ensuring that vital details are conveyed clearly and concisely.

5 Whys: Finding the Root Cause

5 Whys is a straightforward, iterative problem-solving technique that uncovers underlying issues by repeatedly asking “why?” until the root cause of a problem is identified.

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