Resources
Toolkits, guides, case studies and other quality improvement resources shared by Q members and the Q team.
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Putting the power of data to work for patients
Case study12 March 2025 5 minute readA team of researchers and clinicians is helping analysts and decision makers in in the NHS to realise the power of data through statistical process control.
Topics- Digital and data
- Analytics and data
- Measurement for improvement
- Health sector challenges
- Access and waiting times
- Productivity
- Improvement and innovation
- Process improvement
- Quality of care
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Creative approaches to problem solving
Toolkit5 September 2024 2 minute readQ’s toolkit of 25 tried-and-tested methods for creative collaboration and problem-solving.
Topics- Health sector challenges
- Productivity
- Improvement and innovation
- Collaboration
- Complexity
- Improvement capability
- Process improvement
- Systems change
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PDF 3.2 MB 30 pages 29 minute read
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Embedding analytics to improve inpatient flow
Case study29 August 2024 4 minute readDeveloping organisational data capability to increase productivity and improve experience.
Topics- Digital and data
- Analytics and data
- Health sector challenges
- Productivity
- Leadership and management
- Workforce and people
- Quality of care
- Timeliness and efficiency
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Members come together to learn, connect and act
Toolkit20 November 2023 4 minute readAt Q’s community event in October, members from across the UK and Ireland gathered to discussed how improvement is evolving to meet health and care challenges.
Topics- Health sector challenges
- Productivity
- Improvement and innovation
- Collaboration
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How to measure and improve engagement with staff in major change
Toolkit17 October 2023 2 minute readA toolkit for engaging staff well in change including a guide and flexible tools to measure engagement.
Topics- Health sector challenges
- Productivity
- Leadership and management
- Leadership
- Management systems
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PDF 12.7 MB 54 pages 40 minute read
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Evaluation toolSurvey of staffExcel 82.3 KB 4 pages 4 minute read
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Evaluation toolPlanning and reflectionExcel 83.3 KB 4 pages 4 minute read
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Do remote consultations reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Guide9 February 2022 4 minute readQ member Inge Steinbach from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare introduces a tool for calculating their carbon footprint.
Topics- Digital and data
- Analytics and data
- Health sector challenges
- Productivity
- Improvement and innovation
- Spread and adoption
- Systems change
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Better productivity and experience: embedding an improvement system
Case study24 November 2021 6 minute readTransferable learning from Guy’s and St Thomas’ vaccination service.
Topics- Health sector challenges
- Productivity
- Improvement and innovation
- Improvement culture
- Quality of care
- Patient experience
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Designing virtual workshops
Toolkit18 September 2020 3 minute readWe have developed a checklist for things to consider when planning and delivering virtual workshops, drawing on our knowledge and experience in the Q team.
Topics- Digital and data
- Digital technology
- Health sector challenges
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Productivity
- Improvement and innovation
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Networking
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PDF 354.6 KB 9 pages 5 minute read
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ToolkitVirtual meetings checklist 12DOCX 98.5 KB 3 pages 1 minute read