1. Improvement skills:
PDSA cycles
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2. PDSA Steps to Success Identify a daily need/problem
Brainstorm possible solutions
Choose one to test out
Write a PLAN for the test. Make prediction about what will happen
DO it! Do the test and collect your data
STUDY the data to see if it solved the problem
Take ACTion – take your next step to solve the problem or plan your next PDSA cycle
10mins JR PDSA cycles – proforma? Walter Shewhart 1920s. Carry out a small test of change. Involve the team/pts.
Plan – what to try, how to measure (baseline plus chge) Do
Study
Act
Sample size – belief improvement and consequence of the change eg maj conseq and low belief start with 1 person. Minor and hi belief – 1 test then implement. Refer to Royal Free case study
Small tests ! Collect data over time !
Build your knowledge bit-by-bit !
There is no such thing as
a “failed” PDSA !

3. Let’s give it a go…

4. PLAN

5. DO

6. STUDY

7. ACT