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Project Charter

Apr 05, 2012  Tools for Quality Improvement 1. Quality Improvement ToolsAVAILABLE TOOLS A3 form HMSR ADE Trigger Tool LEAN Balanced Scorecard Microsystem: 5 P’s Balance Calculator PICK Chart Fishbone Diagram SBAR Flow Diagram STAR Global Trigger Tool Statistical Process Control (GTT) (SPC) Action Plan / Value Compass Improvement Plan PDSA. Quality Measure and Quality Improvement The vision of the CMS Quality Strategy is to optimize health outcomes by improving quality and transforming the health care system 1. CMS serves the public as a trusted partner with steadfast focus on improving outcomes, beneficiary/consumer experience of care, population health, and reducing health care costs through improvement.

A project charter is the statement of scope, objectives and people who are participating in a project.

Model for Improvement

The Model for Improvement is a simple yet powerful tool for accelerating improvement. The model is not meant to replace change models that organizations may already be using, but rather to accelerate improvement.

PDSA

Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycles are an ideal quality improvement tool that can be used to test an idea by temporarily trialling a change and assessing its impact.

Driver Diagram

Visually presents a team's theory of how an improvement goal will be achieved.

Process Mapping

Visual representaion of the process.

Pareto Chart

A Pareto Chart is a tool to help you understand your system.

Cause and Effect Diagram

Cause & Effect is a diagram-based technique that helps you identify all of the likely causes of the problems you're facing.

Capacity Calculator

A simple tool to understand the capacity of your team members and time spent on tasks.

Measurement Plan

A measurement plan sets out details for each measure proposed for an improvement project.

5 Whys

The 5 Whys is a simple approach to help a team identify underlying reasons for a problem.

Force Field Analysis

Force Field Analysis is a method for listing , discussing, and assessing the various forces for and against a proposed change.

Prioritisation Matrix

A Prioritisation Matrix is a table that lets you rank ideas or projects in order of importance, using pre-defined criteria and weightings.

This can be tricky – your dog may associate car travel with nasties! You need to get your dog used to your car and associate it with nice things. When your car is parked safely and there’s no risk to you or your pet, let your dog play in it. Maybe then feed it some titbits there – or take it on a short journey followed by a lovely walk. When travelling, make sure your dog is in a doggy seat belt. Some dogs like to look out of the window, but this can cause sickness in others.

Jabber download folder access. You could give calming pheromones – talk to your vet to see if they may help your dog. Pets should receive a ‘primary’ vaccination course early in life, followed by ‘booster’ vaccinations throughout their life.The primary vaccination course for dogs varies with the type of vaccine used. The first vaccine can sometimes be given as young as six weeks of age, with the second usually given two to four weeks later.Booster vaccinations are needed because the body’s immune response gradually fades over time.

They are often given every year, depending on the vaccine.Ask your vet when it is best to vaccinate your puppy or dog. There are many possible causes – but one of the most common is fleas. Some people think that fleas only live in dirty houses. Fleas will breed and thrive in almost any home with central heating.

The solution is stop fleas with safe, effective treatments when problems arise. Some over-the-counter products aren't as effective as those from your vet practice – so always check with your vet for what’s best.WARNING: Dog flea products containing permethrin are toxic to cats and can be fatal – even if your cat just lives in the same house as a dog treated with a permethrin based product. Always check with a suitably qualified person which products are safe for the pets in your home.You’ll need to treat your dog, other dogs and cats in your home and your home itself – especially your dog's sleeping and resting areas. It’s vital to visit your vet to rule out other possible causes of the fur loss, such as mites, infection or allergies.

If a dog’s nails become too overgrown they can start growing into the skin. This is painful and can cause infection. Clipping is better than filing. It’s important not to cut too high up the nail or you risk cutting the ‘quick’ – the blood vessel and nerve which run through the middle of the nail. You can see the quick in pale nails, but not in black nails, so they need careful trimming a bit at a time.

It’s best to ask your vet if it’s going to be a problem – they could show you how it’s done, so you’re happier about clipping them yourself in future. Overgrooming can be caused either by conditions – such as skin infections – or by behavioural issues. If a cat is stressed, this can cause them to lick at their fur – a bit like nail biting with us. So get your vet to check your cat to make sure there isn't any infection/flea problem. If it’s not a condition, think about what may be stressing out your cat.Have you got a new baby or pet? Have you redecorated your home – making it smell differently?Understanding your cat is the best way to start to help it. First you need to work out why you cat is weeing everywhere.

It could be a behavioural problem – e.g. Sometimes a cat tries to put its 'smell' on to new decorations etc. Or it could be a blockage of the cat’s bladder which is causing infection: as the bladder gets full, a small amount of wee overflows and urinating is painful. This can be serious, so it’s best to take your cat to your vet as soon as you can. This condition happens more in male cats than females.

It may be nothing to worry about but it is always best to get your vet to check than to be sorry. Feeding unhealthy treats is a huge cause of fat cats. One in four cats are overweight or obese. It reduces their quality of life – they are less willing to play and enjoy life etc.

It also leads to weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes, urinary tract disease and lameness.Regularly feeding treats on top of a pet’s main food will quickly cause the pounds to pile on. At PDSA we know that cats do not need treats. If you need to give treats, ensure they are only occasionally and that they’re healthy treats. Don’t kill with kindness: it is better to find another reward that your cat loves – such as playing with a favourite toy as lots of exercise and mental stimulation is really important. Some cats are allergic to flea bites.

A single bite can cause an allergic reaction causing the cat to scratch and gnaw their skin. As a cat may only have one or two fleas, they’re hard for an owner to spot.

The sensible solution is to use medication from your vet. Double check that you’re using it as frequently as you safely can, especially in warmer months when fleas thrive. Vacuum and clean your cat’s bed. Your vet can also recommend an effective product for treating your home, as flea eggs and larvae hide in carpets and rugs. Despite these measures, some cats also need an anti-inflammatory to control their irritation: ask your vet what’s best – they can also check for other possible causes of the gnawing.

Scratching is normal for kittens and cats. It leaves familiar smells from the scent glands between their toes.

It also good as it conditions their claws. It’s just not good for our furniture. The secret is to provide a scratching post and encourage them to use it:Ensure it’s stable enough to not fall over – and taller than your cat when it stands on its back legs – so your cat can stand up and scratch at full stretch. A soft wood post is fine or another surface covered with scratchable materials like sisal or jute.

Place the post by your kitten’s resting or sleeping areas. Attract your kitten to the post with an encouraging voice and a healthy treat – e.g.

A small piece of lean meat. Give them praise and the treat when they scratch the post – keep repeating this to reward the behaviour.Discourage scratching in inappropriate places by covering them with plastic or a loose cover. Prevent access to a room you want to protect, until your cat prefers to scratch the post. Never physically or verbally punish your cat as this causes anxiety-related, behavioural problems. Neutering is normally done at four months of age. It can also be done when your cat is younger or older.

Early neutering is important: kittens can get pregnant from four months of age and many people do not realise that brothers and sisters will produce kittens if they live together unneutered. If kittens are neutered after four months, some will have an unwanted litter – which adds to the cat population crisis in the UK.Kittens have traditionally been neutered at six months of age, but veterinary guidance has changed to reflect latest evidence and neutering at four months is now recommended. Ask your vet when the best time is for your cat. To find a local vet practice that neuters kittens at four months, visit. Pets should receive a ‘primary’ vaccination course early in life, followed by ‘booster’ vaccinations throughout their life.The primary vaccination course for cats varies with the type of vaccine used. The first vaccine can sometimes be given as young as nine weeks of age, with the second usually given three to four weeks later.Booster vaccinations are needed because the body’s immune response gradually fades over time.

They are often given every year, depending on the vaccine.Ask your vet when it is best to vaccinate your kitten or cat. Many of the health problems that vets see with rabbits are caused by their diet.

It’s extremely important that you give them the right food. Lots of people have become used to feeding rabbits a bowl of rabbit ‘muesli’. But these muesli-type mixes are linked to painful health problems, especially with the teeth.The most appropriate diet for rabbits is at least their body size in good quality hay each day, a handful of suitable fresh greens morning and evening, and a tablespoon of commercial rabbit nuggets once daily (or twice a day if your rabbit weighs over 3.5kg).

The key to solving the problem is working out the cause. If it’s caused by fear, your rabbit may be comfortable around you, but scared of others – and bites to keep them away. If this happens more around meal times, it may be territorial – the need to defend their food. Ask your vet what’s best. If territorial behaviour is the cause, they may recommend neutering him.

PDSA recommend that all pet rabbits are neutered, especially as the friendliest pair to keep together is a neutered male with a neutered female. Visit our to see more on rabbit wellbeing.