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Putting it All Together Learning Objectives. To review quality tools and concepts introduced in previous exercises To experience how quality tools and concepts may be integrated and applied during one QI project cycle. Putting it All Together Review Topics. Improvement Project Memo Flowchart
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Putting it All TogetherLearning Objectives • To review quality tools and concepts introduced in previous exercises • To experience how quality tools and concepts may be integrated and applied during one QI project cycle
Putting it All Together Review Topics • Improvement Project Memo • Flowchart • Brainstorming • Cause-and-Effect Diagram • Run Chart
Elements Problem statement Improvement goal Project team members Project timelines Meeting resources Operational guidelines Putting it All TogetherImprovement Project Memo
Putting it All TogetherBrainstorming • Process • Write the topic statement or question • Review general rules for brainstorming • Establish a time limit • Generate ideas until the time is up • Review and refine ideas
Putting it All TogetherCause-and-Effect Diagram Steps • Draw the diagram’s skeleton • Write the problem or desired outcome in the box at the end of the arrow • Brainstorm potential causes • Review and refine causes
Putting it All TogetherRun Chart Elements • Horizontal axis: time increments • Vertical axis: measurement increments • Marked points: measurement or quantity observed at one point in time, connected to help display performance trends