Step 1: Define Clear Goals Choose 1–2 quality measures (e.g., blood pressure control, colorectal cancer screening) as your starting point. Clear goals help staff stay focused.
Step 2: Form a QI Team Select a small team including clinical staff, an office manager, and a physician champion. Regular short meetings (“huddles”) build accountability.
Step 3: Use the PDSA Method Plan: Identify a small change you want to test. Do: Implement it on a small scale. Study: Review what worked and what didn’t. Act: Adjust and expand successful changes practice-wide.
Step 4: Leverage Data Use EHR reports, health plan dashboards, or registries to monitor patient outcomes. Data highlights gaps and shows progress.
Step 5: Celebrate Wins & Sustain Momentum Even small improvements deserve recognition. Share success stories to keep staff engaged and motivated.
