Quality Improvement Resources
OPQC uses an adaptation of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Breakthrough Series (BTS) model, based on improvement science as well as continuing education principles and adult learning. The BTS model promotes use of the Model for Improvment, including rapid Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA cycles.
The resources below can help you and your team understand the basic principles of quality improvement and apply them to your own processes.
Documents
Model for Improvement Key Points
How to Read a Key Driver Diagram
Videos and webinars
Model for Improvement (Clip 1) IHI Open School for Health Professionals (Robert Lloyd, PhD)
Model for Improvement (Clip 2) IHI Open School for Health Professionals (Robert Lloyd, PhD)
The PDSA Cycle IHI Open School for Health Professionals (Robert Lloyd, PhD)
Flow Charts: Youtube: MindToolsVideo
The Model for Improvement: Improving and Standardizing the Care of Pregnant Women and their Newborn Infants (webinar slides)
Click Here to Listen
