QI and Research: Similar Methods, Different Goals Quality improvement and clinical research are both systematic, data-driven approaches to advancing healthcare — but they serve fundamentally different purposes. Research seeks to generate new, generalizable knowledge...
Improvement Models & Methodologies
Core frameworks and structured approaches that guide how quality improvement work is designed, tested, and sustained.
The PDSA Method
A Framework for Structured Improvement In any effort to enhance patient care or optimize clinical workflows, having a reliable method for implementing change is essential. The PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle provides a simple yet powerful scientific framework for...
Getting Started with Quality Improvement
This page provides a practical roadmap for navigating the quality improvement project lifecycle, from identifying a problem, executing a plan, and ensuring your success is sustained long-term.
The IHI Model for Improvement
Use the IHI Model for Improvement’s three fundamental questions to create a clear project charter and a focused roadmap for successful and measurable change.