by Linda Alexander | May 1, 2026 | Project Elements
Published: 5/2026 Quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS) work in medicine is a powerful process that brings meaningful change to patient care and outcomes. However, it is sometimes challenging to think of the right question to ask. The first step is to identify...
by Joe Sapp | Sep 10, 2025 | Project Elements
Published: 09/2025 A Gemba walk is a structured observational practice in which leaders and team members visit the actual place (Gemba) where clinical work occurs to gain a firsthand understanding of workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and foster a culture...
by SASGOG | Mar 10, 2025 | Project Elements
Published: 12/2023 Types of measures used in quality improvement: Structure Measures Process Measures Outcome Measures Balancing Measures Measures, or metrics, are an essential tool to evaluate current system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and...
by SASGOG | Mar 10, 2025 | Project Elements
Published: 04/2024 The Pareto chart is a vertical bar chart that shows the frequencies at which various causes lead to an outcome. The chart was named after the Italian engineer and sociologist, Vilfredo Frederico Damaso Pareto, who used this type of chart in 19th...
by Joe Sapp | Dec 19, 2025 | Project Elements
Process mapping is a technique used to fully understand and visually communicate processes clearly and concisely. It involves creating a graphical “map” or diagram that clearly outlines the steps involved in any process. It displays the specific steps necessary for...
by SASGOG | Mar 10, 2025 | Project Elements
Published: 10/2024 The importance of Race, Ethnicity, and Language (REAL) Data is increasingly highlighted. With the predominance of the electronic health record and constant expansion of its uses, there is increasing potential to collect well-documented REAL data to...
