by Linda Alexander | May 1, 2026 | Project Elements
Published 5/2026 Unlike Root Cause Analysis, which is performed after an adverse outcome, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive risk analysis tool. FMEA employs a stepwise approach to prioritize potential interventions to reduce the risk of failure...
by SASGOG | Mar 10, 2025 | Project Elements
Published: 05/2024 The Fishbone Diagram (also known as the Ishikawa diagram) is a cause-and-effect quality tool used for exploring potential causes of a particular outcome. The diagram can be used to guide quality improvement projects. It is best used to engage a...
by Joe Sapp | Aug 22, 2025 | Project Elements
Published 08/2025 As change requires group buy-in and can affect the workflows of multiple stakeholders, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) cannot be done effectively without a team. This team, as a composite, should understand the care concerns, predict...
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...
