Here are my top 10 quality improvement methods for healthcare along with a brief outline of when to use each one

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METHOD #1: CLINICAL AUDIT
Use to check that your clinical care meets clearly defined quality
standards
METHOD #2: COMMUNICATION TOOLS
LUse to Improve the quality of your care using structured
information sharing and exchange.
METHOD #3: HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Use to automate processes and systems where possible in your
setting for improvement to the quality of care
METHOD #4: DECISION TREES
Use to improve the consistency and quality of processes used in
your healthcare organisation.
METHOD #5: PLAN DO STUDY ACT (PDSA)
Use to introduce and test possible quality improvements on a
small scale in your setting.
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2. T o p 1 0 H e a l t h c a r e Q u a l i t y I m p r o v e m e n t
METHOD #6: MODEL FOR IMPROVEMENT(MFI)
Use to decide, asses and enhance your quality improvements.
METHOD #7: PROCESS MAPPING
Use to map your patient’s journey, to discover any opportunities
for the potential for quality improvement.
METHOD #8: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Use to analyse and explore the causes of occurrences that affect
your quality.
METHOD #9: LEAN/SIX SIGMA
Use to remove waste and redirect your resources for quality and
efficiency.
METHOD #10: BENCHMARKING
Use to enhance your quality improvement through setting and
reaching performance targets.
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