quality improvement project in Hematology, regarding G6PD screening test for donors blood.
Problem
Describe in 2 to 3 sentences the existing condition you hope to improve (i.e., the gap in quality).
Project Description (defines what)
Document your current thinking about the activities of the project (e.g., design a new process,
improve an existing product or service, etc.). Note the subsystem, pilot population, and/or
demonstration unit where the work will take place. Consider including your long-term vision
and short-term project goals.
Rationale (defines why)
Explain why the current process or system needs improvement. If possible, include baseline data
and other benchmarks.
Criteria for Selection ( choose more than one if applicable)
Alignment with mission, vision and strategy
High risk – high coast of failed process – complaints from staff and/or patients –
identified as a problems in literature
Expected Outcomes and Benefits
How will this improvement benefit the team, the organization, customers, and/or the community?
What is the business impact, such as reduced costs or other financial benefits?
Aim Statement
What outcome are you hoping to achieve? Specify how good, for whom, and by when (a specific
date).
Measures
Outcome Measure(s)
List the measure(s) you ultimately want to affect as a result of this project
Process Measure(s)
List the measure(s) that will tell you if the system is performing as planned to affect the outcome
measure.
Balancing Measure(s)
List the measures that will tell you whether you are introducing problems elsewhere in the system.
Change Ideas
What ideas do you have for initial tests of change (Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles)?
All are change ideas supported by evidence (scientific research)?
Yes
If Yes, attach copy of references.
Key Stakeholders
Whose input and support will this project require? How will you engage these key stakeholders?
Resources needed
Provide details for required resources:
Manpower:
Materials:
Machines & Equipment:
Barriers
What barriers do you predict to your success? How will you overcome these barriers?
Boundaries
List any guidelines for the team, including project constraints, rules or procedures, technology
considerations, what is out of scope, etc.