Understanding Process Variation Control charts are powerful tools for monitoring how a process changes over time. By plotting data in sequence, these charts help you distinguish between the natural variation inherent in a stable process and variation that indicates a...
Measurement & Metrics
Quantitative tools and indicators used to assess performance and outcomes.
Run Charts
What is a Run Chart? In quality improvement, it's essential to know if the changes you're making are actually leading to improvement. A run chart is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you do just that. It is a line graph that plots data points over time, providing...
SMART Goals
The SMART framework transforms vague intentions into specific, measurable, and actionable goals that provide clear direction for any quality improvement project.
Understanding Quality Scorecards
What are Quality Scorecards? In healthcare, how do we know if a change is truly an improvement? Quality scorecards are data tools that help answer this question. Used by hospitals nationwide, scorecards from vendors like Vizient, Leapfrog, and CMS track performance...