May 1, 2024
Updated May 9, 2025
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Quality Improvement (QI) is a systematic, data-driven approach to making processes and outcomes better. At its core, QI seeks to identify areas for enhancement, implement changes, and measure the impact of those changes to achieve higher standards and greater efficiency. It’s a continuous journey rather than a destination, involving ongoing efforts to refine and perfect how things are done. Whether in developing a new product, delivering a service, or streamlining internal operations, quality improvement principles can be applied to achieve superior results.
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We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Quality Improvement.
Provides a more in-depth look at quality improvement in healthcare, with a focus on the theory and practice of quality improvement. It is written by a leading researcher in the field and is appropriate for readers with some prior knowledge of quality improvement.
Provides a practical guide to continuous quality improvement in healthcare, with a focus on the role of leadership in quality improvement. It is written by two leading experts in the field and is appropriate for readers with some prior knowledge of quality improvement.
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.
Provides a comprehensive overview of continuous quality improvement in healthcare, with a focus on the systems approach to quality improvement. It is written by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and is appropriate for readers with some prior knowledge of quality improvement.
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 Six Sigma to improve quality and safety in healthcare. It is written by four leading experts in the field and is appropriate for readers with some experience in quality improvement or Six Sigma.
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.
Provides a comprehensive overview of quality improvement in healthcare, including the history, principles, and methods. It is written by an experienced healthcare professional and is accessible to readers with little or no prior knowledge of quality improvement.
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