1
Q
What cycle to use for quality improvement, and what does each component stand for?
A
PDSA cycle
P - Plan
D - Do
S - Study
A - Act
2
Q
Define quality improvement
A
The combination of change with a method to achieve a superior outcome
3
Q
What is common cause variation?
A
Chance cause
Due to multiple factors within the system
Random
4
Q
What is special cause variation? Give an example
A
Assignable cause
Statistically significant
Shows a change
i.e COVID-19 resulting in more beds being filled up
5
Q
What are the core elements involved in Quality Improvement?
A
Appreciation of a System
PDSA and Run charts
Variation
Psychology
6
Q
What are the 4 components which make up the structure of Quality Improvement?
A
- Investigate the problem and make an assessment (5 P’s)
- Generate a diagnosis (Change ideas)
- Apply and iterate treatments (Plan Do Study Act cycles - PDSA )
- Monitor and follow up (Sustain - SDSA)
