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Tell us about your PDSAs!. Act. Plan. Study. Do. Model for Improvement. What are we trying to. accomplish?. How will we know that a. change is an improvement?. What changes can we make that. will result in improvement?. The PDSA Cycle. Act. Plan. Objective Questions and
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Act Plan Study Do Model for Improvement What are we trying to accomplish? How will we know that a change is an improvement? What changes can we make that will result in improvement?
The PDSA Cycle Act Plan • Objective • Questions and • predictions (why) • Measure of success • Plan for the cycle (who, • what, where, when) • What changes • are to be made? • Next cycle? Study Do • Complete the • analysis of the data • Compare data to • predictions • Summarize what • was learned • Carry out the plan • Document problems • and unexpected • observations • Begin analysis • of the data
A A P P S S D D D S P A A P S D Repeated Use of the Cycle Changes that result in improvement DATA Hunches and Theories
Testing on a Small Scale • Conduct the test with one provider in the office, or with one patient • Conduct the test over a short time period • Test the change with the members of the team that helped develop the plan • Test the change on a small group of volunteers • Minimize confusion, frustration until bugs are worked out, then spread
PDSA Reminders • Please fill out your entire PDSA worksheet. • We are looking forward to seeing what you learn from your PDSA, and how you are using that experience to plan the next one. • Talk with your practice facilitator about your PDSAs – they are there to help you!
General Reminders • If you have submitted baseline data – we have sent you back a form removing that baseline data, in order to make the form more user friendly in the coming months. • Is your quality improvement team meeting on a regular basis? • We hope so! This will become very beneficial in creating change. • Frequently touch base with your practice facilitator. • South Central – Sharon Adams (814-344-2222, sadams@scpa-ahec.org) • North West – Patty Stubber (814-217-6029, pstubber@nwpaahec.org)