course hero what are the key predictors of a quality improvement project’s success?

by Barrett Breitenberg Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 7 min read

1. Frontload the work

Planning at the beginning of a project such as gathering baseline data and organizing the project team increases the likelihood of success.

2. Build the project team

Successful quality improvement project teams have the right people doing the right work in the right roles with the right team culture.

3. Set the pace

Maintaining momentum for quality improvement projects requires a time-limited work plan with milestones.

4. Make the project easy

Quality improvement work should be easy, efficient, meaningful, and fun for the team. The beginning of a project should feature learning to propel progress.

5. Start with the end in mind

Projects should be designed with built-in capabilities for scale growth and sustainability.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Quality improvement projects are essential to help healthcare organizations boost efficiency and shift to value-based care.