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...
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...