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Marie Salter, Christos Vasilakis, Tricia Woodhead, Anna Burhouse, Paul Pinkney, and Caroline Riddle

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  • Complexity and quality improvement in health and social care
  • Quality improvement theory: the Model for Improvement, an introduction to LEAN, an introduction to microsystems
  • Evaluating quality improvement: the lens of profound knowledge, measuring for improvement
  • Engagement and co-production
  • Systems modelling and quality improvement: modelling for demand and capacity problems and computer simulation modelling
  • Making the case for quality improvement

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Healthcare quality improvement

This course gives you useful knowledge and tools to help you improve the quality of healthcare.

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Provides a practical guide to using lean thinking to improve quality in healthcare. It is written by a leading expert in the field and is appropriate for readers with some experience in quality improvement or lean thinking.
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Provides a practical guide to developing and implementing an effective quality management system in healthcare. It is written by two leading experts in the field and is appropriate for readers with some prior knowledge of quality management.
Provides a practical guide to using lean thinking to improve healthcare delivery. It is written by two leading experts in the field and is appropriate for readers with some prior knowledge of lean thinking or healthcare delivery.
This comprehensive guide provides a broad overview of quality improvement in healthcare, including the Model for Improvement. It is written by two experts in the field and is highly relevant for understanding the topic.
Provides a detailed overview of the Model for Improvement, including its history, principles, and applications. It is written by two of the architects of the model and is essential reading for anyone interested in the topic.
Focuses on the practical application of the Model for Improvement, including how to use the PDSA cycle, coaching, and team science to achieve better outcomes. It is written by a leading expert in the field and is highly relevant for those looking to implement the model in their own work.
Applies the principles of lean thinking to healthcare, including the Model for Improvement. It is written by a leading expert in the field and is highly relevant for those looking to improve the quality of care in their own organizations.
Discusses the need for disruptive innovation in healthcare and how the Model for Improvement can be used to achieve this. It is written by three leading experts in the field and is highly relevant for those looking to transform the healthcare system.
Provides a practical guide to implementing quality improvement projects in healthcare, including how to use the Model for Improvement. It is written by an expert in the field and is highly relevant for those looking to improve the quality of care in their own organizations.
Discusses the Six Sigma approach to quality improvement, which can be used in conjunction with the Model for Improvement. It is written by three leading experts in the field and is highly relevant for those looking to improve the quality of their products and services.
Discusses the Toyota Kata approach to continuous improvement, which can be used in conjunction with the Model for Improvement. It is written by an expert in the field and is highly relevant for those looking to improve the quality of their products and services.
Is written by the father of the Toyota Production System and provides a detailed account of the principles and practices that have made Toyota a leader in manufacturing. It is essential reading for anyone interested in implementing Lean in their own organizations.
Provides a practical guide to using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to improve processes and reduce waste. It valuable resource for practitioners and those who want to learn more about Lean Six Sigma.

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