Essentials of navigating and teaching surgical quality improvement

Mehul V. Raval; Brian D. Kenney

doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2015.08.002

Essentials of navigating and teaching surgical quality improvement

Mehul V. Raval^*, Brian D. Kenney

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Surgery

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Abstract

Quality improvement (QI) has become a focus of contemporary surgical practice. The purpose of this review is to provide a framework of working knowledge regarding QI for the practicing surgeon. QI design, implementation methods, measurement tactics, statistical analysis, and presentation tools based on the Institute of Healthcare Improvement model are reviewed. Additional principles to optimize QI success such as fostering communication, building a culture of QI, leadership involvement, and financial planning are also explored. Lastly, resources for QI education and teaching are provided for those interested in learning more about this expanding field.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	271-277
Number of pages	7
Journal	Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume	24
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2015.08.002
State	Published - Dec 1 2015

Keywords

Education
Pediatric surgery
Quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery

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