Quality Improvement Education Microlearning Videos

Writing Problem Statements

This video underscores the critical importance of a well-defined problem statement as the essential first step in any successful quality improvement project. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to craft and evaluate a strong problem statement, focusing on what to include and what to avoid.

Writing Aim Statements

This video focuses on the critical role of a well-crafted aim statement in launching a successful quality improvement project. It positions the aim statement as the foundational element that provides a clear vision, aligns all team members and stakeholders, and directly informs the selection of project measures.

Using a Priority Matrix to Select a QI Project

This video offers a practical guide for hospital quality improvement teams on how to effectively select their next project using a structured decision-making tool: the Priority Matrix. The content addresses the common challenge of having numerous potential projects but limited resources.

Quality Improvement Process in QI Projects

This video provides a comprehensive overview of a structured process for quality improvement to achieve measurable improvements in patient outcomes and care quality. It introduces an adaptable 10-step model from Nancy Tague’s “The Quality Toolbox,” designed to be applied to a wide range of healthcare improvement projects.

QI vs Research

This video clarifies the critical distinctions between Quality Improvement (QI) and Research, two disciplines that are often confused in healthcare settings.

Key Components of a Project Charter

This video introduces the project charter as a foundational document for launching and guiding a successful quality improvement initiative. Using the project charter as a QI “roadmap,” team members and stakeholders are aligned by clearly communicating the project’s vision, scope, and plan from start to finish.

Investigating the Root Cause

This video emphasizes a critical, yet often skipped, phase in quality improvement: conducting a thorough root cause analysis before implementing solutions.

Common Approaches to Quality Improvement

This video serves as a primer on three fundamental methodologies used in healthcare quality improvement: Six Sigma, Lean, and the Model for Improvement. The content is designed to help stakeholders understand the distinct purposes, benefits, and challenges of each approach to select the most appropriate one for their specific projects.

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