4. Getting Started: The Model for Improvement
What is it and how will it help?
Developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) after researching the change strategies of successful organizations, the Model for Improvement's approach to improving care is similar to using the scientific method. It is a simple way to approach aspects of care ranging from big-system issues to individual care between a professional and a client. It has helped many health care organizations make improvements using principles that team members can also apply to their daily lives.
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An Illustrated Look at Quality Improvement in Health Care (10 min) Created by Dr Mike Evans and IHI, this animated whiteboard video introduces the concepts of quality improvement in health care. It demonstrates how the Model for Improvement is integral to how we approach our work, not an additional project we have to undertake. |
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How to Improve Learn about the basics of quality improvement and PDSA cycles. |
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Model for Improvement White Board Presentation Clip 1 (3 min) |
| Model for Improvement White Board Presentation Clip 2 (3 min) Associates in Process Improvement |
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Self-paced Web Modules IHI's series of web-based self-directed learning modules. |
| Using The Quality Improvement Model webinar recording (25 min) ImpactBC Developed for Divisions of Family Practice, this recorded webinar introduces the IHI's Model for Improvement plus a simple seven-step process for carrying out improvement activities. |
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The Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance Langley GJ, Moen RD, Nolan KM, et al. The Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance. 2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass; 2009. |
