This text will act as a quick quality improvement reference and resource for every role within the healthcare system including physicians, nurses, support staff, security, fellows, residents, therapists, managers, directors, chiefs, and board members. It aims to provide a broad overview of quality improvement concepts and how they can be immediately pertinent to one's role. The editors have used a tiered approach, outlining what each role needs to lead a QI project, participate as a team member, set goals and identify resources to drive improvements in care delivery.  Each section of the book targets a specific group within the healthcare organization. Pocket Guide to Quality Improvement in Healthcare will guide the individual, as well as the organization to fully engage all staff in QI, creating a safety culture, and ultimately strengthening care delivery.

Section I: QI for the Front Line Staff

Care Delivery: Patient Family Center Care
Introduction and History of HC Quality
PDSA for Change
Introduction & History of Safety in HC
Culture of Safety (Reporting and Teamwork)
Section II: QI for the Professional Staff
Care Delivery: Patient Family Centered Care
Introduction & History of HC Quality
Model for Improvement
PDSA for Change
Section III: QI for Leadership Staff
Care Delivery: Patient Family Centered Care
Healthcare Leadership
Quadruple Aim
Creating Organizational Foundation for Quality and Safety: Organizational Readiness and Role of Organizational Leadership
Introduction and History of HC Quality
Model for Improvement
PDSA for Change
Using Date to Drive Change
Leading QI
Introduction & History of Safety in HC
Err, Harm, & Human Factors
Culture of Safety
Responding to Adverse Events.-Section IV: QI for Executive Leadership and Board Members
Care Delivery: Patient Family Centered Care.-Quadruple Aim
Creating Organizational Foundation for Quality and Safety: Organizational Readiness and Role of Executive Leadership
Introduction & History of HC Quality
Model for Improvement
PDSA for Change
Using Big Data to Drive Change
Introduction & History of Safety in HC
Err, Harm, & Human Factors
Culture of Safety
Expectations for Responding to Adverse Events.