Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) TOPIC:

Implement an UPDATED/NEW call bell system in a nursing home to replace the one that was outdated and did not function.

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Instructions:

A) Develop a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)to address a current health care quality opportunity change initiative that includes key stakeholders.

B)Include remarks about the pros and cons of using PDSA when planning a change initiative. Remember this initiative is to be grounded in concrete action and has measureable elements built into it. It is also important to identify the people factors, such as organizational culture, in selecting a specific quality improvement approach. Any improvement (change) takes time to implement, gain acceptance, and stabilize as accepted practice