So, you can explain what the letters PDSA mean. Great! But, are you able to successfully run multiple PDSA tests in one day, know when a change concept is ready for implementation, and then sustain the improvements?

This workshop provided a refresher for those who are stalled and a jump start for those who are new to the quality improvement journey. This session was built around the Model for Improvement (MFI) and demonstrated how to link the three questions related to aim, measurement, and change concepts to the sequence for success.

Presented by Nellie Yeo, MBA, MN, Chief Quality Officer and Executive Director, National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd, Singapore

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