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Model for Improvement

Plan-Do-Study-Act Model

We use the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) model which provides a systematic method of proceeding through the CQI process. Education around this model is available to staff.

Plan - Select a project, establish current knowledge, select measures.

Do - Implement the change, measure the results.

Study - Analyze the data, evaluate the impact. What worked? If it did not work, why not?

Act - Make decision to accept the change, make modifications, assess the implications of the change, or develop a new plan to meet your aim.