Prioritisation matrix
Use this prioritisation matrix template to help with your quality improvement project.
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KCHFT
Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles
You can use PDSA cycles to test an idea, by trialling a change on a small scale and assessing its impact.
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Fishbone diagrams
A fishbone diagram, also called a cause and effect diagram, or an Ishikawa diagram, is a visualization tool for categorizing the potential causes of a problem, in order to identify its root causes. The design of the diagram looks like a skeleton of a fish, hence the name.
Stakeholders
Involving stakeholders in your project means speaking with all those whose interests should be taken into account.
A3 project summary
Start filling this in when you first begin your quality improvement project.
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SMART aims
SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound – and SMART aims can be used to provide a structured approach to developing and designing a work plan.
