This session covers how to use prioritization methods to determine what problem that a team would like to conduct a quality improvement project. In addition, participants will learn to develop an aim statement. Finally, potential team members for the project will be discussed, as well as dynamics to working in teams.
Session Length: 60 minutes
Prerequisite(s): None
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate how to prioritize project ideas
Develop an aims statement
List potential team members
List elements of successful team meetings
Author: Amy Lee, MD, MBA, MPH
School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Memory Jogger II: Healthcare Edition. A Pocket Guide of Tools for Continuous Improvement and Effective Planning. GOAL/QPC. MemoryJogger.org
ASQ. Nominal group technique. http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/idea-creation-tools/overview/nominal-group.html
Minnesota Department of Health. Prioritization Matrix. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/practice/resources/phqitoolbox/prioritizationmatrix.html
Six Sigma. Prioritization matrix Is made easier with a template. https://www.isixsigma.com/tools-templates/templates/prioritization-matrix-made-easier-template/
Minnesota Department of Health. Aim Statement. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/opi/qi/toolbox/aim.html
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Science of improvement: forming the team. http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/HowtoImprove/ScienceofImprovementFormingtheTeam.aspx
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