Quality Improvement Process

The QI process includes development of a QI project charter through to implementation, and a typical project timeline is shown below:

1. Initiate Project (2-4 weeks)
2. Establish Baseline (2-6 weeks)
3. Identify Root Cause (3-4 weeks)
4. Develop Potential Solution (4-6 weeks)
5. Implement Improvement (4-6 weeks – or longer depending on project)
6. Evaluate (4-6 weeks / ongoing and adjust as needed)