Requirements of the CQI module
Your final CQI report will need to show:
- Elements of the New Zealand Triple Aim
- Inequities identified
- A structured approach (for example, at least one complete Plan-Do -Study-Act (PDSA) cycle and a plan for the second that outlines the improvements for the next cycle)
- The use of tools such as charts, maps and diagrams
- Collaboration of the practice team from the start to finish, including engaging with patients, whānau/family and any other organisations involved in the process
- Findings that can be shared with the practice team and wider stakeholders
- An initiative that can potentially be scaled up
- measured health outcomes (or supported by research if a process initiative)
- Data/evidence of sufficient quality
- Submission of a final report, see the below structure of the final report
The completed CQI project
The practice will submit a CQI project which includes:
- Triple Aim elements
- The problem/issue and how it was identified
- The equity aspects within the project
- Methodology- at least one QI cycle
- Quality improvement tools used (maps, charts or diagrams)
- Key metrics (using qualitative or quantitative data)
- Participants involved
- Outcomes
- Lessons learned