Quality improvement is based on collecting, analyzing, and making decisions about data. Data can be organized in many ways, some of which are more useful in practice than others.
Select a tool to visually display your data or select a diagram that visually identifies the root cause of a problem and generates possible solutions. Your choice will depend on the topic of your project.
MY TOPIC: Reducing pressure ulcers and skin disintegration in adults that have AMS (Altered Mental Status) and/or are immobile.
A flowchart represents the steps in a process. It also identifies points in the process where decisions need to be made. Understanding the process helps identify problems, focus discussions, and identify resources.