QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Getting Started Worksheet (PDF, 112K)
This worksheet provides a structured framework to narrow down an area for improvement, collect data, and select and organize a team for the problem area chosen. Several sub-worksheets below (Worksheets A–C) can assist in this process.

Worksheet A-Identifying Areas for Improvement (PDF, 112K)
Worksheet B-Forming a Team (PDF, 103K)
Worksheet C-Team Meeting Notes (PDF, 71K)

Implementation Worksheet (PDF, 157K)
This worksheet provides a guide to the next steps of Quality Improvement (QI). Several sub-worksheets below (Worksheets D – L) can assist in documenting QI goals and progress.

Worksheet D-Goal Setting (PDF, 97K)
Worksheet E-Current Process Analysis (PDF, 140K)
Worksheet F-Root Cause Analysis  (PDF, 144K)
Worksheet G-Fishbone Diagram  (PDF, 79K)
Worksheet H-Process of Improvement Plan (PDF, 96K)
Worksheet I-Implementation Strategy (PDF, 85K)
Worksheet J-Pilot Testing (PDF, 109K)
Worksheet K-Pilot Test Evaluation (PDF, 136K)
Worksheet L-Ongoing Monitoring (PDF, 107K)

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QUALITY MEASURES

Definition of Key Terms (PDF, 186K)
Essential Systems of Care for Pain (PDF, 199K)
Essential Systems of Care for Pressure Ulcers (PDF, 183K)
Essential Systems of Care for Restraints (PDF, 33K)
Facility Assessment Checklists for Pain (PDF, 57K)
Facility Assessment Checklists for Pressure Ulcers (PDF, 64K)
Facility Assessment Checklists for Restraints (PDF, 47K)

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