Resource Center - Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement

Explore QI tools and resources organized by stage of the project life cycle.

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Problem Definition Analysis Testing Implementation Sustaining Change Foundations

How to Use the Resource Center

This collection of resources provides an overview of key tools and concepts for quality improvement (QI) efforts. The resources are divided into the major stages of the project life cycle. Start with the stage that best matches where your project currently is.

Problem Definition

These resources help you identify your project goals, key team members, and possible gaps to success. They ultimately help form the foundation for your project.

Identifying Gaps & Root Causes Project Charter Driver Diagram Project Team Composition Partnering with Patients & Families Institutional Review Board (IRB) Project Kickoff Meeting

Analysis

These resources help you understand your baseline before you get started and how you will gather information throughout the project.

Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement Data Collection Planning Data Visualization & Analysis Process Mapping Project Planning Communication Plan Working with Leaders

Testing

These resources support experimenting with ideas for change, learning from results, and monitoring progress.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Approval Visual Management Plan Do Study Act (PDSA)

Implementation

These resources put successful experiments into practice and provide tips on how to share your work with others in QI.

Sustainment Planning Publication Planning & Scholarship Presenting QI Projects

Sustaining Change

These resources help maintain progress and spread successful improvements.

Spread

Foundations

These resources are not defined by a particular stage and can be used across the project life cycle.

QI Methodologies Patient Safety Culture Meeting Planning & Facilitation