AACE Advancing Immunization Quality Improvement Communication Platform-IHI Project Measures Worksheet

IHI Project Measures Worksheet

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The IHI Tool QI Project Measures Worksheet provides guidance on developing a set of measures to track and understand the impact of changes in a complex system. It suggests tracking 1-2 outcome measures, 3-5 process measures, and sometimes 1-2 balancing measures. The worksheet includes a table to fill out with the measure name, operational definition, and data collection plan. <br /><br />The measure name should consist of a logical description, often starting with "number of," "percent of," or a specific rate. The operational definition should provide clear and specific terms, indicating if it is a count, percent, or other format, and providing the numerator and denominator for percentages or rates. The data collection plan should specify the responsible party, frequency of data collection, and any inclusion or exclusion criteria.<br /><br />The worksheet also mentions the availability of balancing measures, which are additional indicators used to ensure that changes implemented to improve one aspect do not inadvertently cause harm or negative consequences elsewhere.<br /><br />This worksheet is part of the IHI Quality Improvement Practicum, an online course that provides tools, coaching, and community support for running local improvement projects.

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IHI Tool QI Project Measures Worksheet

measures

tracking

changes

complex system

outcome measures

process measures

balancing measures

measure name

operational definition