Improvement science guide

Use this guide to work through the 12 steps of an improvement project in a healthcare setting. It explains each step and points you to the tools you need at each stage.

Download improvement science guide (PDF 1.3 MB)

Who is this guide for?

This guide will help you if you are:

  • a healthcare lead or team starting or sustaining an improvement project
  • an Applied Safety and Quality Program or improvement science workshops participant
  • a faculty member facilitating improvement science methodology
  • a coach supporting improvement leads  or teams
  • new to improvement science and looking for an overview of the steps.

Build your knowledge alongside the guide

See Safety and Quality Essentials Pathway for a deeper grounding in the methodology and the tools mentioned in the guide.

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